Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island in Red Sea

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 13, 2026Country: Yemen

World / International

Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island in Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthis have seized the strategic Mayun Island (also known as Perim Island) as they cement control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The rebels also now control millions of dollars worth of seized US-made military hardware.

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