Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as analysts warn of impending oil crunch
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Commodities category. Published on September 15, 2026 • Originally reported by Jonathan Yerushalmy. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Commodities category. Published on September 15, 2026 • Originally reported by Jonathan Yerushalmy. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
The militant group in Yemen captured the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish, near the chokepoint of the Bab al-Mandab strait
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have seized two strategic islands in the Red Sea, reinforcing the Iran-backed group’s ability to control a key shipping route, as concerns mount that the world is facing a new oil supply crisis.
The seizure of the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish is the latest in the militant group’s swift advance across Yemen’s Red Sea coast, after the capture of the port of Mokha and Perim island in the Bab al-Mandab strait.
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