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Iran-backed Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island: Can they hold it?

The takeover solidifies the group's position in the Bab al-Mandeb, but holding it long-term could be difficult.

Published Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 13:45
The takeover solidifies the group's position in the Bab al-Mandeb, but holding it long-term could be difficult.

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