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Military source: Yemeni forces take control of Bab al-Mandab and Meon Island

Automated translation and editorial curation by Middle East CatchSite publication Oct 9, 2026, 11:08 AM UTC

Original report: Sky News ArabiaOriginal publication Oct 9, 2026, 11:07 AM UTCEditorial policy

Military source: Yemeni forces take control of Bab al-Mandab and Meon Island A Yemeni military source confirmed on Friday that the government forces, with air support from the Saudi Air Force, have taken control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and Meon Island.

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