Middle East live: Houthis close in on Bab el-Mandeb as Brent barrel price soars to over $106

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Middle East live: Houthis close in on Bab el-Mandeb as Brent barrel price soars to over $106 — full report at France 24.

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  • Middle East live: Houthis close in on Bab el-Mandeb as Brent barrel price soars to over $106 — full report at France 24.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:06:19 UTC.

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  5. Iran-backed Houthis seize key Red Sea port in blow to Saudi forces

  6. Yemen's Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha

  7. Middle East live: Houthis close in on Bab el-Mandeb as Brent barrel price soars to over $106

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