Middle East live: Yemen’s Houthis seize key island in Bab al-Mandab strait
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels took over a key island in the Red Sea, completing their push to seize control of the Bab al-Mandab strait area, a local government official and eyewitnesses said on Friday. Perim Island, also known as Mayyun, sits in the middle of the strategic waterway that links Asia to Europe. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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