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Houthis reportedly reach island near the Bab el-Mandeb

A roundup reports that Houthi forces have reached a Yemeni island near the Bab el-Mandeb, alongside other regional developments. The supplied information provides no further operational detail.

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Houthi activity near the chokepoint could increase risks to Red Sea shipping and energy transport.

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  1. Top news of the day: Bangladesh says PM was not invited for BRICS Summit; Houthis reach Yemeni island in Bab el-Mandeb, and more ↗thehindu.com · Recorded source date: Sep 11, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC

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