# Why are the Houthis tightening their grip on Red Sea shipping?

https://mins.news/en/video/55160

- Reuters, 2026-09-11 20:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jA65rjhj94

> The United States marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks as rising inflation increases the chances of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Iran-backed Houthi rebels are advancing their campaign to control the Red Sea, while UK lawmakers vote against assisted death for terminally ill adults.

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