Houthis eye 'full control' of Bab el-Mandeb, as Saudi-backed forces reel from offensive
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-09-11 07:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran
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Yemen's Houthi fighters' rapid advance along the Red Sea coast has put them in a prime position to control shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb choke point, while bolstering Iran’s leverage against the US, experts tell Middle East Eye.
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