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Houthis seek control of the Bab el-Mandeb oil chokepoint
Yemen
First seen: Aug 21, 2026, 1:16 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
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.
SO WHAT?
Control or disruption of the chokepoint could threaten global shipping and energy flows.
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