Houthi forces reportedly seize Perim Island near Bab el-Mandab
Houthi forces are claimed to have seized Perim Island in the Red Sea, while rapid gains near the Bab el-Mandab strait and heightened Israeli alertness are also indicated. The territorial claim is not independently confirmed.
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Why it matters
Control or increased military pressure near Bab el-Mandab could threaten shipping through a major global trade chokepoint and widen the regional conflict.
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- Rapid Houthi gains in Bab el-Mandab put Israel on alert as Red Sea threat grows ↗ynetnews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 13, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC
- Houthi rebels seize Perim Island in Red Sea 'kill box,' official warns ↗foxnews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 13, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC
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