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  1. Houthis threaten to close the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to Israeli ships, while Iranian leaders defend partners and view the Strait of Hormuz as a nuclear bomb.
  2. Iran instructed Houthis to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, while Trump threatened to attack Iranian energy infrastructure.

Trump discussed Houthi momentum with MBS as Houthis control a large swath of the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

3 reports, 3 independent Updated Sep 17
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Trump discussed Houthi momentum with MBS as Houthis control a large swath of the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

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  1. Houthis control the vital Bab al-Mandab passage in the Red Sea, while political negotiations stall.Sub-event
  2. Trump's remarks reflect a shift in US policy regarding armed groups.1 source
  3. Fighting between Houthis and government forces in Aden, coupled with US officials meeting Houthi representatives regarding the seizure of Bab Al Mandeb strait.Sub-event
  4. Trump discussed Houthi momentum amid Houthi control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait.1 source

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