Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
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"Our military operation to expel Saudi-backed forces had been a 'success' and that 'maritime navigation is safe for all companies except for Saudi vessels.'"
— Yahya Sarea , Activist
"The 'large-scale' military operation was launched on 3 September due to Saudi Arabia's 'blatant aggression' against 'our dear people.'"
— Yahya Sarea , Activist
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Mohammed bin Salman is the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
Houthi military spokesman who announced the maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia.
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The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
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