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Iran war live: Houthis advance near Red Sea coast threatening Bab al-Mandeb

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Al Jazeera Live

By Rached El-Moctar, Virginia Pietromarchi, Mariem Bah and Hala Al Shami
Published On 10 Sep 2026

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  • Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels are rapidly advancing along the Red Sea coast threatening to gain more leverage over the crucial Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world’s most ‌important trade routes.
  • The Houthis report about 40 air strikes were launched by Saudi Arabia in a new salvo following their attacks on oil facilities and civilian infrastructure deep inside the kingdom.