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Houthis reportedly seize two Red Sea islands

Houthi forces allegedly seized two islands in the Red Sea, with the Yemeni government confirming the development. The islands’ locations and broader operational consequences remain unclear.

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Any expansion of Houthi control in the Red Sea could increase risks to commercial shipping in a major maritime corridor.

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