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Houthis seize key island near Bab el-Mandeb strait
Houthi rebels have expanded their control in the Red Sea, seizing a key island and the area surrounding the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait. This includes the recent capture of the city of Mocha, located less than 80 kilometers from the strait.
A strategic plan allegedly belonging to the Iranian military was discovered on a captured Houthi commander's laptop. The document outlines a multi-phase operation to extend Iranian influence by progressively seizing control of the Bab al-Mandab strait and the port of Hodeidah.
In response to escalating attacks, Pakistan has reportedly conveyed a warning from Saudi Arabia to Iran, urging restraint regarding Houthi allies. Meanwhile, Iranian and Saudi Arabian foreign ministers held discussions regarding regional insecurity and the necessity of diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the crisis in Yemen cannot be resolved through continued military intervention.
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Bab el-Mandeb · Bab el-Mandeb Strait · Houthi · Houthis · Iran · Pakistan · Saudi Arabia
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A strategic Iranian plan to gradually seize the Bab al-Mandab strait was discovered on a captured Houthi commander's laptop. www.jforum.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pakistan conveyed a warning from Saudi Arabia to Iran to restrain Houthi allies. www.in.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan discussed regional tension and the need for stability. www.insider.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Houthi forces captured the city of Mocha, located less than 80 kilometers from the Bab el-Mandeb strait. www.jforum.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Houthi forces have seized a key island in the Red Sea and are controlling the Bab el-Mandeb sector. www.insider.gr · www.jforum.fr · www.rtl.be