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The Iran-backed militia is said to have seized Perim Island, a strategic point at the southern entrance to the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Sep 12, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC
- Coverage area: World
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