Perim Island, also known as Mayun, which is vital to controlling the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world’s most important waterways, falls under Houthi

Perim Island, also known as Mayun, which is vital to controlling the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world’s most important waterways, falls under Houthi control 🔹 Fierce clashes continue between Yemeni government forces and Iran-backed Houthis 🔹 Yemeni government source tells Anadolu that Houthis seized Perim Island in Bab al-Mandab Strait, overlooking Red Sea 🔹 Houthis launched attacks on Hudaydah and Taiz last week as they advanced toward Bab al-Mandab Strait, vital for tanker traffic 📌 Vessel traffic drops sha