The Hanish archipelago fell after hundreds of government-allied forces withdrew, adding to Houthi control of Mokha and Perim Island. More than 80,000 people have been displaced in two weeks of fighting, as the… Grouped from 11 articles across 6 sources.
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The Hanish archipelago fell after hundreds of government-allied forces withdrew, adding to Houthi control of Mokha and Perim Island. More than 80,000 people have been displaced in two weeks of fighting, as the internationally recognised government vows to regroup.
Yemen’s Houthis have seized the strategic Mayun Island as they cement control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
Iran-backed forces strengthen control of major maritime shipping route
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels capture more key islands in the Red Sea, strengthening their control of a major maritime shipping route, according to officials.
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have been celebrating after seizing control of the Red Sea coast in a rapid offensive.
Houthi control of Bab al-Mandeb chokes Suez Canal revenues, triggers refugee flows, and exposes regional security gaps.
The Iran-backed Houthis seized control of the port city of Mokha on Sept 10.
Companies are looking beyond traditional Gulf transit hubs due to disruptions and security concerns around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian officials have praised the Houthis' victories but have not spoken about any imminent closure of Bab al-Mandeb.
Houthi rebels seized Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, but a former Pentagon official warns they've entered a vulnerable U.S. Navy kill box.
The takeover solidifies the group's position in the Bab al-Mandeb, but holding it long-term could be difficult.
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The Houthis and Iran are seeking to gain leverage, but they may instead get a unified front in the Red Sea. Grouped from 3 articles across 2 sources.
A rapidly spreading wildfire threatened homes and tourist accommodations on the Croatian island of Brac, with firefighters battling the blaze overnight. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.
Thanks to its swimming pigs, the small island near Ithaca has become a major attraction for tourists from all over the world.
US may be 'forced to intervene' in the Red Sea
Escalating fighting along Yemen’s western coast has driven more than 2,000 Yemenis across the Red Sea to Djibouti. Grouped from 2 articles across 1 sources.