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Houthi rebels seize Red Sea choke points, threatening shipping

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 10:59 PM UTC · How we work

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Houthi rebels seized Mokha, Perim Island and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, taking Red Sea control.
The capture places rebels within firing range of ships transiting the Bab el-Mandeb.
Saudi Arabia reported a drone attack on its pipeline, blamed on Iran-backed militias, spiking Brent crude.
The offensive threatens two key maritime choke points, raising concerns for global energy markets.

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Story summary

Houthi rebels seized Mokha, Perim Island and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, taking Red Sea control.
The capture places rebels within firing range of ships transiting the Bab el-Mandeb.
Saudi Arabia reported a drone attack on its pipeline, blamed on Iran-backed militias, spiking Brent crude.
The offensive threatens two key maritime choke points, raising concerns for global energy markets.