Houthis Seize Strategic Island Near Key Shipping Lane

The Houthi rebels have made significant gains in Yemen's Red Sea region, capturing a strategic island near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

The capture of Mayun Island, also known as Perim, has opened up new frontlines for Iran-backed Houthis and threatens Saudi oil exports through one of the world's key shipping lanes.

Saudi Arabia responded to the Houthi advances by striking Mokha airport in the nearby port city, but there were no reports of damage or casualties.