Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
Read at BBC · 11 September 2026 at 16:58
Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
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Last updated: 11 September 2026 at 19:15 · 5 articles · 5 sources
Saudi crown prince sought US military help with Houthis, sources say
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly sought assistance from President Donald Trump on Thursday to help fight Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis.
Read at Defense News · 11 September 2026 at 16:32
Houthis declare Red Sea shipping safe except for Saudi vessels
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said maritime navigation in the Red Sea is safe, except for Saudi ships.
Read at Al Jazeera · 11 September 2026 at 16:32
🔴Middle East live: Houthis seize entire Red Sea coast of Yemen
Read at France 24 · 11 September 2026 at 15:12
Houthis seize key Yemeni island in Bab el-Mandeb, taking control of the strait
Houthi fighters reached Perim Island which divides the Bab el-Mandeb into two shipping lanes after government forces withdrew, completing the group's takeover of the strait. Together with Iran's Hormu
Read at Euronews · 11 September 2026 at 13:41