Yemeni militants captured key islands near the Bab al-Mandab strait, raising concerns about global oil supply.
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Houthi militants have seized the Greater and Lesser Hanish islands in the Red Sea. The capture places the Iran-backed group in control of territory near the Bab al-Mandab strait, a critical maritime chokepoint.
This consolidation of power reinforces the Houthis' ability to control a key shipping route. The move comes as analysts warn of an impending oil crunch.
Concerns are mounting that the world faces a new oil supply crisis. The strategic location of the islands allows for significant disruption to global energy logistics.
The Guardian ME reports the seizure reinforces the Iran-backed group's ability to control a key shipping route.
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