Yemen's Houthis capture a Red Sea island in threat to shipping
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have captured a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The move threatens Saudi oil exports through a key commercial lane. And Saudi Arabia said it shut down a major oil pipeline as a precaution after it came under attack.
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- Iran-backed Houthi rebels take strategic port city in Yemen, raising threat to Red Sea shipping
- Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
- Houthis advance along Yemen’s southern Red Sea coast
- Iran-backed Houthis take control of Red Sea coastline in Yemen
- Houthis declare Red Sea shipping safe except for Saudi vessels
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