In January 2026 the United Arab Emirates withdrew its forces from Yemen, including from its bases along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. In September 2026 Houthi fighters launched an offensive to capture the area, whose security forces had been left vulnerable. The Houthi fighters quickly took the port town of Mokha and Perim (Mayun) Island, giving the movement direct access to the strait.
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