Houthis Capture Crucial Red Sea Island Off Yemen, Officials Say

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The Iran-backed Houthi militia has captured Perim Island, also known as Mayyun, on September 11, 2026. This strategic seizure occurred after Yemeni government forces withdrew from the location one day prior. The island is situated at the narrowest point of the Bab al-Mandab, a critical Red Sea strait and global trade choke point. This ground offensive allows the Houthi movement to tighten its control over one of the world's most essential maritime shipping routes.
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