Houthis control Bab el-Mandeb and key islands

The Houthi group has taken control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Miun and Bureim islands, two strategic locations in Yemen, following the withdrawal of government forces. This marks a significant advance for the group toward controlling this vital shipping passage. Yemeni officials reported that the Houthis fully seized the island of Miun, as well as took control of the Hanish Islands, Zukur, and the Zubab area, capturing over 200 government troops. The group confirmed that navigation is safe for ships except for Saudi vessels. Meanwhile, Yemeni forces announced they shot down five Houthi drones, and coalition aircraft responded with several airstrikes on Al-Mokha Airport. The Houthi advance received praise from Iran, whose vice president affirmed Tehran’s support for the group’s efforts, while also calling for respect for Yemen’s sovereignty and the lifting of the ongoing blockade.

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