Yemeni government forces say they have 'secured' Bab al-Mandab Strait

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What happened

Houthi-run media deny the government has made advances in the Dhubab area, which overlooks the strategic Red Sea waterway.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:37:17 UTC.

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