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Houthis capture key strait, exposing Saudi intelligence failures as US refuses to get involved

Yemen's Houthi rebels have taken control of territory overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital global oil shipping route, in a major setback for Saudi Arabia. The forces have also captured the nearby Hanish Islands and the island of Perim in the Red Sea. The advance exposed deep divisions among Saudi-backed forces and a significant underestimation of Houthi strength by Saudi intelligence.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 September 2026 at 10:14

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