# Houthis seize Red Sea port city in push to control Bab el-Mandeb

https://mins.news/en/item/52922

- euronews, 2026-09-10 11:24 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/houthis-seize-red-sea-port-city-in-push-to-seize-bab-el-mandeb

> The Houthis’ latest offensive aims to replicate Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz at Bab el-Mandeb. Red Sea coastal towns and islands in the strategic waterway are among their next military objectives.

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