The Iran-backed Houthi militant group seized the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish on 16 September 2026, advancing their control across Yemen's Red Sea coast. The seizure threatens one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints and raises concerns about potential oil supply disruptions.
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Militant group in Yemen captured the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish, near the chokepoint of the Bab al-Mandab strait
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Houthis seize 2 more strategic islands in the Red Sea - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR4C... YouTube video by Associated Press