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Saudi Envoy Claims Houthis Lost Bab El Mandeb: What to Know

Summary by Al-Monitor
A Houthi spokesperson rejected claims that Saudi-backed forces had retaken territory along the Bab el Mandeb Strait, as fighting escalated with new attacks on the Riyadh airport.

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This allied movement of Iran, which controls large parts of Yemen, claimed in mid-September to have taken over this maritime passage that connects Europe and Asia through the Suez Canal. However, a source of government forces recognized by the international community announced the launch of a "vast operation" with the support of Saudi aviation. "Combats are violent and limited progress," he said. Saudi ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed al-Jaber, sai…

·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have reportedly taken control of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and Perim Island.

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The Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Yemen, Mohammed Al-Jabir, stated on Friday that the Ansar Allah (Hushita) movement had succeeded in completely dislodging from areas near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Bab al-Mandeb Strait cleared of the remnants of the Hushite terrorist militia, "Anadolu" was quoted as saying.

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Saudi Arabia announced that Yemeni government forces have cleared the Bab el-Mandeb Strait of the Houthis, Iran International reports.

·Budapest, Hungary
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Mohammed Al Jaber calls development 'victory for every Yemeni and Arab'

·Ankara, Türkiye
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Akşam broke the news in Istanbul, Türkiye on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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