West Asia conflict LIVE: Houthis take over key Red Sea island to control Bab al-Mandeb strait

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Hindu

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Hundreds of people have died since the Iran-backed Houthis launched an offensive around Bab al-Mandab, a vital artery for Saudi oil exports…

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:02:57 UTC.

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  1. Civilians told to flee Ukraine's fortress cities as Russia bids to control Donbas

  2. Middle East live: Yemen’s Houthis seize key island in Bab al-Mandab strait

  3. Iran-backed Houthis seize key port in Yemen, advance on another vital oil choke point

  4. Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for U.S. strikes on Houthis: reports

  5. West Asia conflict LIVE: Houthis take over key Red Sea island to control Bab al-Mandeb strait

  6. Houthis take control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast, key shipping route

  7. Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as Houthis take key Red Sea port city

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