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Yemen's Houthi militants have seized the strategic Hanish islands in the Red Sea, strengthening their control over the Bab al-Mandab strait. The capture follows recent gains including the port of Mokha and Perim island, raising fears of an oil supply crisis.
🐿️ The Houthis are now effectively holding a chokepoint for 10% of global oil transit, which could spike prices and disrupt supply chains.
Yemen's Houthi forces have captured a strategic volcanic island in the Bab al-Mandab strait, a vital global shipping route for oil exports. The takeover expands Houthi control over this key maritime chokepoint.
🐿️ This island seizure gives Houthis direct leverage over global oil flows, likely spiking insurance and shipping costs through the Red Sea.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized the key port of Mocha and the strategic island of Perim, advancing toward full control of the Red Sea coast. This brings Iran-backed forces closer to dominating the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical chokepoint for global shipping.
🐿️ This is a direct strategic win for Iran, tightening its grip on two of the world's most vital maritime chokepoints.
