‘Divine triumph’: Iran celebrates Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast
Iranian officials have praised the Houthis' victories but have not spoken about any imminent closure of Bab al-Mandeb.
‘Divine triumph’: Iran celebrates Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast
Iranian officials have praised the Houthis' victories but have not spoken about any imminent closure of Bab al-Mandeb. Grouped from 13 articles across 6 sources.
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Houthis celebrate seizing control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have been celebrating after seizing control of the Red Sea coast in a rapid offensive.
Iran-backed Houthis take control of Red Sea coastline in Yemen
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have taken control of a strategic Red Sea coastline, further complicating shipping routes in the region. At the same time, strikes inside Saudi Arabia forced the shutdown of a critical oil pipeline, the country’s energy ministry confirmed.
Houthis take control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, reports say
The Iran-backed Houthi forces have taken control over most of the western Red Sea coastal line
Houthi advance in Yemen is about more than just the Red Sea
Houthis were already able to disrupt shipping - their advance consolidates that power, and exposes government weakness.
Houthis control key shipping route after gains along Yemen’s Red Sea coast
Rapid advance of Iran-backed force threatens key alternative shipping route to Strait of Hormuz.
Yemen: Houthis tighten control of strategic Red Sea towns
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.
Can the Houthis close the Red Sea after seizing the Yemen coast?
Some observers see a force that has improved impressively in the past years, but others doubt the Houthis can sustain wins.
Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war
The capture by the rebels of a stretch of Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years.
Houthis seize Red Sea islands in lightning offensive
Advance against Saudi-backed forces cements Yemeni rebels’ control over vital shipping artery and roils energy markets
Houthis reportedly advance to key Red Sea island, further threatening crucial oil choke point
The advance raises the threat to shipping near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden to global markets.
Houthis declare Red Sea shipping safe except for Saudi vessels
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said maritime navigation in the Red Sea is safe, except for Saudi ships.
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