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The Houthis have officially taken control of Bab-el-Mandeb.

Automated translation and editorial curation by Middle East CatchSite publication Sep 11, 2026, 08:55 AM UTC

Original report: Amichai Stein (Diplomatic Correspondent)Original publication Sep 11, 2026, 08:54 AM UTCEditorial policy

Amichai Stein (Diplomatic Correspondent)Sep 11, 4:54 AM ET

🚨🚨 The Houthis have officially taken control of Bab-el-Mandeb. Government forces are withdrawing from the island of Perim in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait https://t.co/y5pCsAM2OW

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