Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war

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The Houthis have made a rapid advance across Yemen's Tihamah coastal plain, capturing as much as 130km of Red Sea coastline and tightening their grip on the Bab al-Mandab strait. This significant military gain, attributed to increased Iranian support amid setbacks for other regional proxies, places Iran in control of two critical global maritime passages: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab.

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The capture by the rebels of a stretch of Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years.

Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war

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