### [2026-09-11](/feed/2026/09/11/index.md)

##### Yemeni civil war
# Yemen's Houthis seize Perim Island in the Strait of Bab al-Mandab after government forces withdrew, completing their takeover of the surrounding area and giving them control of territory overlooking a major sea lane between the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260911-yemen-s-houthis-complete-takeover-of-bab-al-mandab-area-govt-official-to-afp)

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