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
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