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Houthi forces take control of key strait as Saudi-backed forces retreat

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At a glance

  • Houthi forces have reportedly taken control of Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
  • The advance follows the retreat of Saudi-backed forces from the area.
  • The move threatens to disrupt a vital global shipping route for oil and other goods.

Story so far

Yemen’s Houthi forces have reportedly stormed the strategic Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key global shipping lane. The advance came after Saudi-backed government forces retreated from the coastal town of Dhubab. The Houthis have claimed control over the entire strait, though this is not yet independently confirmed. The development raises significant concerns for global energy markets, as the route is a crucial alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, particularly for Saudi Arabia's oil exports.

Latest development

Houthi forces have reportedly consolidated control over strategic areas near the Bab el-Mandeb strait following the retreat of Saudi-backed forces from their positions.

Latest updates

Reports on September 11 indicate that Saudi-backed forces have retreated from their positions, allowing Houthi fighters to consolidate their control over strategic areas near the Bab el-Mandeb strait.

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