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Houthis control Bab al-Mandab Strait
Houthi forces have taken control of Bab al-Mandab Strait in Yemen following their military advance that included the capture of the strategic city of Moca and Meioun Island, located in the middle of the strait, amid fierce clashes with government forces. Local reports and eyewitnesses indicated that the Houthis arrived at Meioun Island by armed boats after the withdrawal of government troops. The militia now occupies the shoreline and also controls Zukur Island after launching a missile and boat attack involving fighters. This territorial gain is strategically sensitive because it places the Houthis just 80 kilometers from Bab al-Mandab Strait, one of the world's most vital maritime routes. This development threatens international energy trade operations and the flow of oil from the Gulf to the Mediterranean, thereby increasing the risks of escalation and conflicts over control in the region.
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