Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
BBC NewsFriday, September 11, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Red Sea and Shipping.
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The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
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This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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BBC News published: Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Red Sea and Shipping.
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