Houthis Seize Yemen's Red Sea Port, Threaten Key Shipping Lane
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels seized Yemen's strategic port city of Mocha and advanced onto Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, tightening their grip on one of the world's most vital shipping routes. The rapid offensive threatens Saudi oil exports and boosts Iran's leverage against the United States.
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