# Houthis seize Red Sea islands in lightning offensive

https://mins.news/en/item/54565

- Financial Times, 2026-09-11 12:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.ft.com/content/976fa0d6-ed09-4a6f-be02-ff4317b45f40?syn-25a6b1a6=1

> The Houthis have seized Red Sea islands in a lightning offensive. Their latest advance against Saudi-backed forces cements the Yemeni rebels’ control over a vital shipping artery and roils energy markets.

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