Houthis seize Bab el-Mandeb Strait, expanding Red Sea control

Reuters • 17 sept. 23h23

Yemen's Houthi movement has taken control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, enhancing its ability to disrupt Red Sea shipping and target Saudi oil facilities, while relying on Iranian support for weapons and training.

Responsible Statecraft • 17 sept. 04h09

Recent Houthi gains on Yemen's west coast and toward Marib have exposed weaknesses in the Saudi-led coalition, while regional tensions and limited external support compound Riyadh's challenges.

Al Jazeera • 17 sept. 03h52

The United States reaffirmed support for Yemen's internationally recognised government while Saudi Arabia asked allies for air-defence assistance, as clashes between coalition forces and Houthi rebels intensified.

The Guardian • 16 sept. 17h53

U.S. officials met Houthi representatives in Muscat and received assurances that the group would not target international shipping, leading Washington to rule out direct military assistance to Saudi Arabia in Yemen.

dw.com • 14 sept. 16h08

Iran-backed Houthi forces captured the Greater and Lesser Hanish islands in the southern Red Sea, expanding their control over a key maritime route and intensifying pressure on Saudi oil shipments.

Euronews.com • 14 sept. 11h00

The Iran-aligned Houthi movement captured the Greater and Lesser Hanish islands in the Red Sea after Yemeni government forces withdrew, widening its control over the strategic Bab al-Mandeb shipping lane.

Fox News • 13 sept. 22h52

Iran-backed Houthi rebels seized Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, prompting a former Pentagon press secretary to say the militants are in a vulnerable "kill box" that could be targeted by U.S. forces.

Reuters • 13 sept. 22h51

The Houthis' seizure of strategic islands near Bab el-Mandeb gives Iran greater leverage over Gulf oil routes, forcing Saudi Arabia and its neighbours to weigh higher economic costs against diplomatic engagement with Tehran.

NPR • 12 sept. 05h57

Iran-backed Houthi rebels captured the Mayun island at the Red Sea entrance, raising concerns for Saudi oil shipments, while Saudi Arabia halted a major oil pipeline following recent attacks.

CNN • 12 sept. 04h00

Iran-backed Houthi forces captured the Yemeni port of Mocha and the strategic Perim Island, while Saudi Arabia did not provide the expected air assistance, prompting criticism of coordination among the anti-Houthi coalition.

mediaite.com • 11 sept. 17h20

Iran-backed Houthi rebels have seized Perim Island in the Bab al-Mandeb strait and the Yemeni port city of Mocha, prompting U.S. officials to send advisors to Saudi Arabia amid fears of disrupted oil flows and higher energy prices.

Fox News • 11 sept. 17h08

Iran-backed Houthi forces captured the strategic Perim Island and coastal town of Dhubab in Yemen’s Bab al-Mandab Strait, prompting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to call on President Trump for possible military action.

The Guardian • 11 sept. 15h15

Iran-aligned Houthi forces captured the strategic island of Perim in the Bab al-Mandab strait, expanding their control over a key Red Sea shipping lane and prompting Saudi-led air strikes and an international naval coalition.

NBC News • 11 sept. 13h46

Houthi forces captured the island of Perim and the port city of Mocha, extending their control over Yemen's Red Sea coastline and raising concerns about shipping security in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

NPR • 11 sept. 05h40

Iran-backed Houthi rebels seized the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha, prompting UN warnings and fears of increased threats to maritime traffic near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Al Jazeera • 10 sept. 09h10

Intense fighting across Taiz, Marib, al-Jawf, Dhalea and the western coast has killed at least 194 people, as both sides vie for control of key terrain and shipping routes.

CNN • 10 sept. 04h01

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are pushing to seize Perim Island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a move that could disrupt Red Sea oil shipments and draw a larger international response.