Iran-backed Houthis seize island at entrance to Red Sea, threatening Saudi oil exports
Houthi rebels in Yemen consolidated lightning gains across the country's western coast. The group, which recently resumed fighting with the Saudi-backed government, also extended its hold on the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a crucial chokepoint at the southern reaches of the Red Sea. Ali Rogin reports.
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- Houthis reportedly advance to key Red Sea island, further threatening crucial oil choke point
- Iran-backed Houthis take control of Red Sea coastline in Yemen
- Yemen’s Houthis report attack on Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels take strategic port city in Yemen, raising threat to Red Sea shipping
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