# Houthis seize key Red Sea island, take control of Bab al-Mandeb area: official

https://mins.news/en/item/54410

- TRT World, 2026-09-11 10:21 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/9d5e3f960439

> A government official says fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities have seized Perim Island, a key Red Sea island, and taken control of the Bab al-Mandeb area.

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