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Red Sea, Iran and Houthis

Iranian allies captured a strategic Red Sea island in a vital waterway. Here’s what to know

Iran-backed rebels in Yemen captured the strategic Perim Island in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait on Friday, two Yemeni government sources told CNN, potentially expanding Tehran’s influence over another key global shipping route.

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US Navy on alert as Iran-backed Houthis advance along Red Sea coast

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Expert explains Iran's strategy as Houthis seize Red Sea island

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Iran-backed Houthis capture Red Sea island

Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize a critical port and capture a Red Sea island in Yemen, threatening global trade routes.

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Houthis Press On to Control Strategic Red Sea Choke Point

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Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane

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Why Houthi military gains in Yemen may further increase gas prices

As a result, the price of Brent crude—a global metric for oil prices—shot up to nearly $110 a barrel.

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Yemen's Houthis capture a Red Sea island in threat to shipping

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Houthis 'take control' of key island in global shipping route, Yemeni government source tells BBC

Live Updates: Iran-backed Houthis tighten grip on strategic shipping lane, threatening flow of oil

Diesel prices in the U.S. have hit a painful new milestone, $6 a gallon as, reports said, Houthi rebels in Yemen took the key Red Sea port city of Mokha.

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Map: Iran’s Ally Poised to Choke Additional 10 Percent of Oil Trade by Sea

Houthi advances have "serious implications for Saudi Arabia, regional security and global energy markets," one expert warned.

‘A f***-up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Iran-backed Houthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast

Desperate pleas for air cover from Yemeni generals started coming mid-morning on Thursday. As the Houthis advanced, backup support from Saudi Arabia was nowhere in sight.

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Saudi Arabia forced to shut down crucial Red Sea pipeline after attacks

The Iran-backed Houthi militia captured a strategic Red Sea port city this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks to April Longley Alley of the Washington Institute.

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People fleeing Iran-backed rebels' advance in Yemen describe a 'hysterical panic'

Houthi rebels backed by Iran have made a swift advance along Yemen's Red Sea coast, causing thousands to flee. The Associated Press on Saturday spoke with some of those on