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Houthis capture Red Sea port city in push to seize Bab el-Mandeb

Euronews reports that the Houthis have captured a Red Sea port city as part of an ongoing military push to seize the Bab el-Mandeb.

By Europa Express 10 Sep 2026 · 11:30 CET Updated 10 Sep 2026 · 11:30 CET

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Core Briefing: Houthis capture Red Sea port city in push to seize Bab el-Mandeb
Strategic Context: Euronews reports that the Houthis have captured a Red Sea port city as part of an ongoing military push to seize the Bab el-Mandeb.
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The Houthis have captured a Red Sea port city in a strategic push to seize the Bab el-Mandeb, according to a report by Euronews.

The latest offensive by the group is intended to replicate Iran's Hormuz blockade within the crucial waterway.

Red Sea coastal towns and islands located in the vital shipping lane are among the group's next designated military objectives.

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