Yemen's Houthi Rebels Seize Key Town on Bab al-Mandab Strait
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels have captured the Yemeni town of Dubab on the Bab al-Mandab strait, a key maritime chokepoint. Yemeni government officials stated that control of Dubab and Perim Island is vital for dominance over the strait.
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- Houthi rebels seized the Yemeni town of Dubab on the Bab al-Mandab strait.
- Two Yemeni government officials confirmed the Houthi takeover to Reuters.
- Control of Dubab and Perim Island is key to dominating the strait.
- The Bab al-Mandab strait is a critical global shipping chokepoint.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have taken control of the Yemeni town of Dubab, situated directly on the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait, according to two Yemeni government officials who spoke to Reuters on Friday. The town's capture, along with control of the nearby Perim Island, is considered crucial for establishing dominance over the vital maritime passage.
The Bab al-Mandab strait is a chokepoint for global shipping, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and onward to the Indian Ocean. Control of this waterway is significant for international trade and military movements. The Houthi advance into Dubab represents a further consolidation of their influence in the region.
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