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Houthis Take Strategic Red Sea Island | Global News
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- Sep 11, 2026
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Summary
Houthi fighters have seized Perim Island, a critical chokepoint in the Bab al-Mandab Strait — the southern gateway for Asia-Europe trade — while also taking control of the Red Sea port of Mokha. Though they claim to leave international shipping untouched, their targeting of Saudi vessels has sparked global oil price volatility and raised alarms over regional instability. With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, Saudi Arabia’s oil exports now depend heavily on this route, making Houthi control potentially disruptive — and possibly advantageous to Iran. Meanwhile, Yemen’s humanitarian crisis deepens: over 46,000 displaced since fighting flared, many fleeing homes for the second or third time with nothing left. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/612128927c0b6323