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Houthis seize Red Sea islands and coast

September 11, 2026, 15:30 UTC · Red Sea, Yemen · Middle East · no longer in the active window

Iran-backed Houthis seized control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and captured three strategic islands, consolidating hold on a vital shipping corridor.

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