The Guardian
Houthis Capture Strategic Island, Because Apparently the Red Sea Needed More Drama
Houthis capture strategic island in Bab al-Mandab strait, because the Red Sea clearly needed more chaos and oil prices weren't high enough already.
2026-09-12
The Guardian
2026-09-11
BBC World
Houthis Take 130km of Coastline, Hand Iran a Second Choke Point and a 'Nuclear Bomb' Worth of Leverage
Houthis seize 130km of Yemen's coast, giving Iran control of two major choke points and 'as much leverage as a nuclear bomb' - because the Middle East clearly needed more of those.
2026-07-20
BBC World
Houthis Announce 'Maritime Embargo' on Saudi Arabia, Because Eye-for-an-Eye Diplomacy Never Gets Old
Houthis announce a 'maritime embargo' on Saudi Arabia, closing the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Saudi ships - because nothing says 'retaliation' like threatening global oil shipments.
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