### [2026-09-10](/feed/2026/09/10/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# Houthis captured the island of Mayun, in the Strait of Bab al-Mandab. 




### Sources:

1. [Blue News](https://www.bluewin.ch/en/news/houthis-capture-island-in-key-bab-al-mandab-strait-li.3596236)

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