Inside the Houthi advance: How Iran's allies are helping tighten Tehran's grip on the Red Sea
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-09-19 19:49 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran
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In recent days, the Houthis have seized control of the Greater and Lesser Hanish islands in the southern Red Sea, continuing their lightning advance that has brought the organization to effectively control the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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