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Houthi advance

Houthi advance - Houthi missiles drones - Saudi-Houthi conflict - Maritime Security - Bab al-Mandeb

Future of western security is at stake in Yemen civil war, says country’s former PM

By Patrick Wintour
Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed says Iran-backed militia’s use of drones represents ‘new era of radical terrorism’

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By Patrick Wintour
Houthi advance - Bab al-Mandeb - Mayyun Island - Perim Island - Hanish Islands

The islands that guard the Red Sea

The Houthi capture of islands surrounding Bab al-Mandeb brings weapons and surveillance closer to vital shipping lanes, increasing risks to global trade and energy flows.

By Nami El Khazen