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otherSep 15, 2026

Special Episode: Will the Houthis Shut Down the Bab al-Mandab Strait?

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In this special episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group expert Ahmed Nagi about the rapid Houthi advances along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, what they mean for Saudi Arabia and the wider region, and the risk of a broader shipping crisis.

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