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Aug 16, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Houthi attacks raise fears Bab el-Mandeb could be a chokepoint
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Houthi attacks threaten the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising fears it could become a second Hormuz chokepoint.
WHO: Houthi forces
WHAT: Houthi attacks threaten the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and raise fears of a second Hormuz chokepoint
WHEN: Reported Aug 16, 2026 at 9:53 AM ET
WHERE: Bab el-Mandeb Strait
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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