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Houthis seize control of Bab el-Mandeb strait in the Red Sea Houthi rebels have seized control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait.
Published 5h · 4 sources ✓ Confirmed Major · updated 2h
The fact This passage is vital for global maritime trade and energy security.
The takeover could escalate regional tensions and disrupt trade routes.
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Why it matters Le contrôle du détroit par les Houthis perturbe les routes commerciales vers l'Europe et l'Asie, entraînant une hausse des coûts d'assurance et des délais pour les navires marchands.
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