Houthis seize Bab El-Mandeb Strait, threatening oil trade

Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, announce control of the strategic Bab El-Mandeb Strait.

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This move strengthens Iranian influence in the Red Sea and threatens Saudi oil exports.

The U.S. and allies closely monitor this geopolitical escalation.

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