# Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war

https://mins.news/en/item/55112

- BBC News, 2026-09-11 19:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3v4zgzr1kxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> The Houthis have rapidly seized much of Yemen’s southern Tihamah coastline, with estimates putting their gains at up to 130km. The advance could entrench the group near Bab al-Mandab, strengthening its ability to disrupt international shipping and giving Iran influence, directly or through proxies, over two strategic maritime chokepoints.

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