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11 September 2026

Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane

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Source reporting: BBC World

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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.

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