# Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudis, seize crucial Red Sea islands

https://mins.news/en/item/57925

- DW, 2026-09-14 15:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/yemen-s-houthis-attack-saudis-seize-crucial-red-sea-islands/a-79263838?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they have captured Greater and Lesser Hanish Island in the southern Red Sea and launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets. The advance strengthens their ability to blockade a key shipping route and pressure Saudi oil shipments and global supplies.

## Stories

- [Houthi Saudi Red Sea Conflict](https://mins.news/en/topic/houthi-yemen-saudi-red-sea-conflict-2026-08) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/houthi-yemen-saudi-red-sea-conflict-2026-08.md

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