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Houthi Militants Seize Strategic Island in Bab el-Mandeb Strait
BBC · 2 weeks ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
Houthi militants have taken control of the strategic Mayun island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait following the withdrawal of Yemen's internationally recognized government forces.
- The strategic island of Mayun, also known as Perim, has fallen under the control of Houthi militants.
- Yemeni government forces retreated from the island, according to Reuters citing government sources.
- Mayun is situated in the middle of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial global commercial shipping lane.
- Houthi fighters have also seized the Red Sea coast port cities of Mocha and Dhubab.
- These territorial gains give the Houthis leverage over the Bab el-Mandeb strait, which is vital for Saudi Arabia's oil exports.
- The Iran-backed Houthis control large areas of northern Yemen and launched a military offensive last week.
- Houthi-linked media reported that Saudi Arabia conducted multiple airstrikes across Yemen, targeting Mocha airport.
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