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Yemen's Iranian-Backed Houthis Seize Key Island

The takeover gives the Iran-backed group leverage over a major shipping route, while Saudi Arabia faces renewed pressure on its oil exports.

The capture by Houthi rebels of a strategic island at the southern end of the Red Sea threatens oil exports and opens a new front in the US's war with Iran.

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Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis seize key island

The capture by Houthi rebels of a strategic island at the southern end of the Red Sea threatens oil exports and opens a new front in the US's war with Iran.

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Houthi rebels from Yemen, backed by Iran, seized a key island on Friday after capturing a Red Sea port, in actions threatening to further disrupt international maritime transport in the region. Iran urged Saudi Arabia to end its blockade of Yemen and immediately resume talks.

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CGTN broke the news in Beijing, China on Friday, September 11, 2026.
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