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Oil prices surge as Iranian-backed rebels fight to control Hormuz alternative

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

What happened

Houthi control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait would be a setback for the Trump administration in its war with Iran, which has already blocked the Strait of Hormuz.

Key facts

  • Reported by Washington Post and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:03:15 UTC.

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