Houthis Seize Red Sea Island, Tighten Grip on Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Iran-backed Houthi forces have captured a strategically significant island in the Red Sea, advancing their control over the Bab al-Mandeb area. The offensive, launched last week, targeted Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia. The fighting around the critical strait has resulted in hundreds of casualties since the offensive began. The Bab al-Mandeb strait is a vital maritime chokepoint connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, making its control highly significant for regional and global shipping.
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