Houthis seize strategic Red Sea isles, tightening control of Bab el-Mandeb
TL;DR
Iran-backed Houthis capture the Greater and Lesser Hanish islands near Bab el-Mandeb, expanding their control of the Red Sea shipping choke point after taking Mokha and Perim, while escalating attacks on Saudi targets and prompting displacement and humanitarian concerns as the conflict ripples through Yemen and the region.
- Houthis capture more Yemeni Red Sea islands, tightening grip on Bab el-Mandeb euronews.com
- ‘A f***-up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Iran-backed Houthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast CNN
- Why the Houthi advance towards Yemen’s Marib, Taiz matters Al Jazeera
- Houthis' Yemen advance leaves Gulf states with uncomfortable choice Reuters
- The Houthis’ shock advance in Yemen gives Iran new leverage The Economist
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