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Houthi supporters shout slogans as they celebrate advances made by Houthi forces in fighting with government forces along Yemen's Red Sea coast, in Sanaa, Yemen, 11 September 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. Photo: Reuters

Houthi advance in Yemen puts US in a new bind

The militants reached the island of Perim on Friday, in the middle of the strait between Yemen and Africa.

Houthi fighters reportedly take control of Perim Island near the Bab el-Mandab Strait after pro-government forces withdraw. Photo: EPA/Shutterstock

Houthis claim control of key island near Bab el-Mandab

Members of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces fire a tank during what they say to be clashes with Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in a location given as near Al-Hazm, Yemen, in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released 9 September 2026. Photo: Reuters

Yemen's Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of vital shipping lane

Smoke rises following a strike during fighting between Houthis and Saudi-backed forces at a location given as Al Jawf, Yemen, in this still image taken from a handout video released September 9, 2026. Photo: Al Masirah/Handout via REUTERS

Houthis seize key Yemeni Red Sea port, sources say, threatening global energy flows

Image: picture-alliance/AP Photo/H.Mohammed

Iran building new network of proxies to pressure US Gulf allies: Officials

Houthi supporters rally to commemorate Mawlid, marking the anniversary of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, in Sanaa, Yemen, August 25, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Who are the Houthis, Iran's allies in Yemen?

Smoke rises from a burning truck during what the Houthis say was an attack targeting trucks coming from Saudi territory, at Al-Wadiah border crossing near Al-Wadiah, on the Saudi-Yemen border, in this still image obtained from a handout video released on 7 September 2026. File Photo: Houthi Media Centre/Handout via Reuters

Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi energy facilities, wound 73, authorities say

A fire broke out. Photo: Collected

At least 117 killed as fierce government-Houthi fighting rages in western Yemen

Houthi-mobilized fighters ride atop a car in Sanaa, Yemen September 21, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/File Photo

Yemen forces recapture strategic Hais district amid Houthi clashes

Houthi followers participate in a parade as part of a 'popular army' mobilization campaign by the movement, in Sanaa, Yemen February 7, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/ File Photo

Iran Guards say Saudi Arabia will not be able to contain Yemen's Houthis

Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed Iran's and US flags in this illustration taken January 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

Damage on the cargo vessel Tihamah near Murad, Yemen, August 11, 2026. Yemen's transport ministry said four crew members were killed after the vessel was attacked in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Photo: Media Office Of The Ministry Of Transport - Republic Of Yemen/Handout via REUTERS

New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasse

Houthi followers participate in a parade as part of a 'popular army' mobilization campaign by the movement, in Sanaa, Yemen February 7, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/ File Photo

Houthis strike Marib again as UN warns Yemen nearing wider conflict