Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:05am on 12 Sep 2026,Saturday International
Iran-aligned Houthi forces have captured Perim Island, also known as Mayun, in Yemen’s Bab al-Mandab Strait, expanding their control over a crucial global shipping chokepoint. The island divides the narrow waterway linking the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Suez Canal. The takeover follows the Houthis’ recent capture of the strategic port of Mocha and advances along Yemen’s western coast. Saudi Arabia has responded with airstrikes and is working with regional partners to strengthen maritime security. The development has heightened concerns over disruptions to international trade and oil shipments, with crude prices rising above $100 a barrel amid escalating regional tensions. (PC: EPA)
