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WorldHow an obscure island could trigger global shipping chaos

Reports from Yemen say Iran-backed Houthi fighters have reached Perim Island in the Red Sea. The island’s strategic importance, the possible impact on global shipping, Saudi Arabia’s response and the risk of a wider war are examined.

BBBC News 2026-09-11 20:15