The Houthis’ escalation in Yemen could flop
- The speed of the Houthi advance along the Red Sea coast has changed the strategic landscape.
- After capturing Mocha, Houthi forces moved into Dhubab and reached Mayyun, or Perim Island, at the narrowest point of the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
- Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island in Red SeaNewsFeedYemen’s Houthis have seized the strategic Mayun Island (also known as Perim Island) as they cement control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
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- Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island in Red SeaNewsFeedYemen’s Houthis have seized the strategic Mayun Island (also known as Perim Island) as they cement control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
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- The speed of the Houthi advance along the Red Sea coast has changed the strategic landscape.
- After capturing Mocha, Houthi forces moved into Dhubab and reached Mayyun, or Perim Island, at the narrowest point of the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
Sources: Al Jazeera