Houthis claim capture of Hanish Islands as Red Sea shipping crisis deepens

Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Monday said they had captured Greater Hanish and Lesser Hanish islands in the southern Red Sea, in a move that could further complicate maritime traffic through one of the region’s key shipping corridors. The reported seizure comes as the conflict involving Iran continues to widen across the region, with the Houthis … The post Houthis claim capture of Hanish Islands as Red Sea shipping crisis deepens appeared first on Times Kuwait.

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