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Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island in Red Sea

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English September 13, 2026 at 2:44 AM

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Yemen’s Houthis have seized the strategic Mayun Island (also known as Perim Island) as they cement control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The rebels also now control millions of dollars worth of seized US-made military hardware.

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