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Yemen's Houthis attack Saudis, seize crucial Red Sea islands

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Yemen's Houthis attack Saudis, seize crucial Red Sea islandsSeptember 14, 2026 Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Monday announced they had captured Greater and Lesser Hanish Island in the southern Red Sea.

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  • Jon SheltonBy Jon Shelton

    Yemen's Houthis attack Saudis, seize crucial Red Sea islandsSeptember 14, 2026 Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Monday announced they had captured Greater and Lesser Hanish Island in the southern Red Sea. The move bolsters the group's ability to choke traffic in another key global…

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