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Houthi advance on Yemen’s Red Sea coast threatens to obstruct Mideast oil route

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

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If the militants gain complete control of Bab al-Mandab Strait, it will increase Tehran’s leverage in its standoff with the Trump administration.

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  • Reported by Washington Post and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:55:35 UTC.

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  1. Houthis control key shipping route after gains along Yemen’s Red Sea coast

  2. West Asia conflict LIVE: Yemen's Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of Bab al-Mandeb

  3. Houthi advance on Yemen’s Red Sea coast threatens to obstruct Mideast oil route

  4. Why Pakistan is talking to Iran as the Houthi-Saudi fight escalates

  5. Houthis reportedly advance to key Red Sea island, further threatening crucial oil choke point

  6. Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as Houthis take key Red Sea territory

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