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Houthis seize a strategic oil corridor in lightning offensive

The Houthis reportedly captured a strategically important oil corridor in a rapid offensive. The development could affect regional security and energy transport.

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Control of an oil corridor can threaten regional shipping and energy flows.

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  1. The Lightning Offensive That Saw the Houthis Grab a Crucial Oil Corridor ↗hindustantimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC

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