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Houthis seize more Red Sea islands to tighten shipping control

Filed: Sep 10, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET UPDATED Sep 14, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
Summary: Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels captured additional key islands in the Red Sea, according to officials. The move expands their control over a major maritime shipping route, strengthening their ability to influence traffic through the area.
WHO: Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels; officials
WHAT: Captured additional key islands in the Red Sea to expand control of a major shipping route
WHEN: Sep 14, 2026 at 5:36 AM ET
WHERE: Red Sea
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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