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  1. Houthis, who are Iran-aligned, are firing missiles at Saudi Arabia while the conflict could disrupt Red Sea shipping routes, raising fears of wider geopolitical involvement including Pakistan.
  2. Houthis imposed blockades on Saudi targets in the Red Sea, with Iran seeking to control maritime traffic.

Houthis captured a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening key commercial lanes for Saudi oil exports.

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Houthis captured a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening key commercial lanes for Saudi oil exports.

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  1. Iran-backed Houthis are gaining control of a vital chokepoint in the Red Sea, a key area of focus for the ongoing conflict.Sub-event
  2. Houthi forces captured Perim, leading to pipeline closure and impacting oil flow through Hormuz.1 source
  3. Houthis captured the island Perim, boosting Iran's strategy and threatening Saudi oil exports.1 source
  4. Houthis captured a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening Saudi oil exports.1 source
  5. Houthis captured the strategic island Perim, threatening Saudi oil exports and pressuring the US.1 source
  6. Houthis seized a humanitarian compound in the Bab al-Mandab area.1 source
  7. Houthis seized strategic island gains in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.1 source

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