Houthi militia seizes island in strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, local official says

Published Sep 11, 10:48 AM UTC

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According to a local government official, the Houthi militia in Yemen has seized an island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, thereby taking control of this vital international shipping route. The report, published by German news outlet Die Welt on September 11, 2026, cites the unnamed official as the source of the information. The Bab al-Mandab Strait is a critical chokepoint for global maritime trade, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. Control of this waterway by the Iran-backed Houthi group could significantly impact shipping traffic and regional security. The article does not specify which island was seized or provide further details on the timing or military operation involved. The report is based solely on the statement from the local government representative, and no independent verification is provided in the text.

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According to a local government representative, the Houthi militia in Yemen has seized an island in the Bab al-Mandab strait, thereby taking control of this critical shipping route.

Image: War in Yemen — Houthi militia seizes island in key Bab al-Mandab strait (Source: WELT)

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Original headline: Huthi-Miliz erobert Insel in wichtiger Meerenge Bab al-Mandab

Original language: DE