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12 September 2026

Iran-backed Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island: Can they hold it?

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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Iran-backed Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island: Can they hold it?

The takeover solidifies the group's position in the Bab al-Mandeb, but holding it long-term could be difficult.

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