Houthis seize Yemen's entire Red Sea coast, tightening grip on key shipping route
<p>Iran-backed Houthis seize Yemen's Red Sea coast, Bab al-Mandab and three strategic islands, threatening a vital trade route linking Europe and Asia.</p> <p><i> (Arutz Sheva-Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Rosh Hashanah in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- Houthis seize key Red Sea island, complete takeover of vital Bab al-Mandab shipping lane timesofisrael.com
- Iran-backed Houthis seize island at entrance to Red Sea, threatening Saudi oil exports pbs.org
- Houthis seize Perim island in Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Why Red Sea chokepoint matters to Saudi oil indianexpress.com
