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Houthi Forces Take Control of Perim Island Near Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Houthi fighters have taken control of Perim Island, a strategic position overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.

Houthi Forces Take Control of Perim Island Near Bab el-Mandeb Strait
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Houthi Forces Take Control of Perim Island Near Bab el-Mandeb Strait - September 12, 2026 | World | By Jacob Harding

Houthi fighters have taken control of Perim Island, a strategic position overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.

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