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Yemeni forces reportedly tighten control of Bab al-Mandab

Initial reports indicate that the Yemeni Armed Forces have made rapid gains and tightened their grip on the Bab al-Mandab strait.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 12, 2026, 3:29 AM UTC.

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Greater control by an armed faction over this strategic shipping chokepoint could threaten maritime traffic and regional security.

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What we know: YAF tightens grip on Bab al-Mandab amid rapid gains - Islamic Invitation Turkey ↗islamicinvitationturkey.com · Recorded source date: Sep 12, 2026, 3:16 AM UTC
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