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Iran-backed Houthis seize Red Sea coastline, tightening grip on vital shipping lane

NBC Business·September 11, 2026·1 min read
Iran-backed Houthis seize Red Sea coastline, tightening grip on vital shipping lane

Iran-backed Houthi rebels effectively completed their rapid push to take control of Yemen's Red Sea coastline on Friday, tightening their grip on one of the world's most important shipping routes and delivering a dramatic boost to their backers in Iran.

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