Houthis Control Red Sea Trade Route | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 12, 2026 · 1m

Houthis strike again—now controlling Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast and three strategic islands, including Mayyun in the heart of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a vital chokepoint for global trade. With hundreds dead in a week of brutal fighting, their grip on key shipping lanes threatens to cripple oil flows and escalate regional chaos. Saudi Arabia’s oil pipeline shutdown is just the latest blow in a war that’s already displaced millions and now feels poised for even greater disruption. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…