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Houthis Reach Bab Al-Mandeb: Can Iran Ally ‘Close’ Red Sea After Seizing Yemen’s Key Coast?

Can the Houthis really close the Red Sea? After capturing Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline and reaching the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Iran-backed group has strengthened its position near one of the world's busiest shipping routes. What does this mean for Saudi oil…

Can the Houthis really close the Red Sea? After capturing Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline and reaching the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Iran-backed group has strengthened its position near one of the world's busiest shipping routes. What does this mean for Saudi oil exports, global trade, energy prices, Iran's influence, and the wider Middle East conflict? Here's everything you need to know.

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