Iran-backed Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island: Can they hold it?
The takeover solidifies the group's position in the Bab al-Mandeb, but holding it long-term could be difficult.
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The takeover solidifies the group's position in the Bab al-Mandeb, but holding it long-term could be difficult.
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