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Houthis seek control of the Bab el-Mandeb oil chokepoint

The headline reports that the Houthis are moving to gain complete control over the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint. The waterway is a strategic route for oil and international shipping.

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Control or disruption of the chokepoint could threaten global shipping and energy flows.

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  1. Houthis Move to Gain Complete Control Over Crucial Bab el-Mandeb Oil Chokepoint ↗oilprice.com · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC

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