# Iran-backed Houthis seize island in key strait

https://mins.news/en/video/55127

- The Associated Press, 2026-09-11 19:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLx58lFaNBQ

> The Iran-backed Houthis have seized an island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, marking their biggest territorial gains in years. The move could support Iran’s strategy of pushing up global oil and gas prices to pressure the United States.

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