Houthis seize strategic islands and coastal areas in Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening global shipping
The Iran-backed Houthis have seized control of key islands and coastal areas in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, including Perim Island and the mainland town of Dhubab. This move has raised concerns over the disruption of critical shipping routes and the potential for Iran to gain strategic leverage in the region.
Where Sources Diverge
Some sources report the capture of Mayyun Island, while others focus on Perim Island.
Houthis take control of Strait of Mandeb after seizing Mayyun Island.
Houthis reached the strategic island of Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Some sources report the Houthis have seized the entire Red Sea coastline, while others focus on specific islands and towns.
Houthis claim control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coastline.
Houthis reached the strategic island of Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Houthis seized the Yemeni side of the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Timelines
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Houthis take control of Perim Island News.com.au
Houthis take control of Perim Island heraldsun.com.au
Houthis take control of Perim Island News.com.au
After week-long offensive, Houthis seized the Yemeni side of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the southern gateway to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal The post Yemen’s Houthis take over strait vital to global shipping appeared first on Vanguard News.
Iranian media: Houthis take control of Strait of Mandeb after seizing Mayyun Island Middle East Eye
Iranian media: Houthis take control of Strait of Mandeb after seizing Mayyun Island middleeasteye.net
Yemen's Houthis take over strait vital to global shipping jordantimes.com
World: Yemen's Houthis take over strait vital to global ship NewVision.co.ug
Yemen's Houthis take over strait vital to global shipping afp.com
The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
Yemen’s Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of vital shipping lane The Irish Times
Houthis reach Perim island, Tighten grip on Red Sea route wionews.com
Houthis reach Perim island, Tighten grip on Red Sea route WION
Yemen's Houthis take over strait vital to global shipping afp.com
Houthis capture Red Sea island in threat to shipping, and other Mideast developments AP News
Yemen's Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of vital shipping lane bdnews24.com
If the Houthis gain full control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, on the opposite side of the Arabian Peninsula from the Strait of Hormuz, it could give their backer Iran a critical advantage in the war with the U.S.
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have captured a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis on Friday reached the strategic island of Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, four Yemeni government sources told Reuters, potentially tightening their grip on one of the world’s vital shipping routes. Earlier, two sources from the Saudi-backed, internationally recognised Yemeni government said its forces had withdrawn from Perim and that the Houthis had also taken the mainland Red Sea coastal town of Dhubab, which faces the island. If the Houthis gain full control...
Yemen's Houthis took over a Red Sea island in the middle of the Bab al-Mandeb shipping lane, completing their push to control the area, a local government official and eyewitnesses said.
The Iran-aligned Houthi militia now controls the entire Yemeni coast facing the Red Sea, sources told Reuters, AFP and Al Jazeera. Thus, they have the opportunity to block oil exports through the important Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Yemen's Houthis took over on Friday a Red Sea island in the middle of the Bab al-Mandeb shipping lane, completing their push to control the area, a local government official and eyewitnesses told AFP. The post Iran-backed Yemen’s Houthis seize key Red Sea island appeared first on Vanguard News.
Global trade at risk as Houthis capture Red Sea chokepoint under Iranian guidance Ynetnews
Rapid advance of Iran-backed force threatens key alternative shipping route to Strait of Hormuz.
Reports indicate Houthi militants have taken over the port city of Mokha along with Perim Island, which occupies a strategic position on a vital transport waterway in the Red Sea.
Yemen's Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of vital shipping lane The Straits Times
Yemen's Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of vital shipping lane Reuters
Local Yemeni official to AFP: "Houthis" seize key Red Sea island of Mayyun, complete takeover of Bab al-Mandeb area. english.almayadeen.net
In a significant strategic gain, Houthis claim control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coastline middleeasteye.net
In a significant strategic gain, Houthis claim control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coastline Middle East Eye
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