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Iran-Backed Houthis Capture Strategic Red Sea Port and Island
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia has captured Perim Island and the port city of Mokha in the Red Sea, both located near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical global shipping chokepoint. The advances enhance the Houthis' ability to disrupt international maritime trade and potentially increase Iranian leverage in the region.
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Left-leaning outlets emphasize the strategic implications for global oil markets and shipping, noting the Houthis' growing military capabilities and Iran's expanding regional influence through the militia.
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