Iran reportedly requests Houthis to block Bab el-Mandeb Strait
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Iran, Houthi rebels
Middle East
July 2026
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Reuters reports that Iran has requested the Houthi rebels in Yemen to prepare to block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This comes amid ongoing US military strikes against Iran.
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