Ship traffic in Bab Al Mandeb strait halves as Houthis seize control of key island | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-09-12 18:25 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Energy, Business & Economy
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Ship traffic in the Bab Al Mandeb strait has dropped by half as the Houthi rebels seize control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and the strategically important Perim Island, which lies at the centre of the waterway.
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