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Amid U.S.-Iran war, Houthi rebels threaten to blockade another key strait

Amid U.S.-Iran war, Houthi rebels threaten to blockade another key strait
NPR News Tuesday 21 July 2026, 10:21 UTC By Emily Feng 1 min read
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The Houthis, a Shiite militia in Yemen, which is aligned with Iran, have announced a naval blockade of a key waterway, the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait.(Image credit: Mohammed Huwais)

The Houthis, a Shiite militia in Yemen, which is aligned with Iran, have announced a naval blockade of a key waterway, the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait.

(Image credit: Mohammed Huwais)

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