Yemen’s Houthi rebels seize more key islands in southern Red Sea, tighten grip on shipping routes

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What happened

The rebels deployed fighters on the islands of Greater Hanish and Lesser Hanish 160 kilometers north of Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to two government officials and a Houthi official…

Key facts

  • The rebels deployed fighters on the islands of Greater Hanish and Lesser Hanish 160 kilometers north of Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to two government officials and a Houthi official…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:19:49 UTC.

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  1. Yemen’s Houthis advance on government strongholds of Marib, Taiz

  2. Iranian vessel in Hormuz hit, while Houthis expand control of shipping lane

  3. Fighting in Yemen intensifies, Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia

  4. '4% of global supply at risk': Saudi warns after Houthi attack shuts oil pipeline

  5. Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia

  6. Can Iran replace sea trade with land routes?

  7. Yemen’s Houthi rebels seize more key islands in southern Red Sea, tighten grip on shipping routes

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