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 criti
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Iran-Backed Houthis Take Effective Control of Bab al-Mandeb Chokepoint
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11.09.2026
Iran-backed Houthis seize near control of vital Bab el-Mandeb shipping lane
france24.com
11.09.2026
Houthis take control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, reports say
aljazeera.com
11.09.2026
Iran-backed Houthis seize Red Sea coastline, tightening grip on vital shipping lane
nbcnews.com
11.09.2026
Iran-backed Houthi rebels take strategic port city in Yemen, raising threat to Red Sea shipping
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11.09.2026
Saudi Arabia tells Trump now is the time for military action as Iran-backed Houthis advance
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11.09.2026
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