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WorldBy The Associated Press9/14/20261 min read
Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the southern Red Sea. This move strengthens their control over a key maritime shipping route. Houthi officials announced the takeover Monday amid Saudi-backed government f…
✨ Key Highlights
- Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the southern Red Sea, according to an announcement by Houthi officials on Monday.
- The takeover strengthens the Iran-backed group's grip over a vital maritime shipping corridor in the region.
- The move comes amid ongoing conflict involving Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen.
- Control of these islands enhances the Houthis' ability to influence traffic through one of the world's important trade routes.
- The development reflects the broader instability affecting the southern Red Sea and surrounding areas.
Yemens Houthi rebels have seized the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the southern Red Sea, bolstering the Iran-backed rebels ability to control a key maritime shipping route.
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