# Iran-Backed Houthis Take Effective Control of Bab al-Mandeb Chokepoint

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-11 13:29 UTC · Category: World · Sources: 2 · Current Velocity: 3.54

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas News | Houthis capture Red Sea island in threat to shipping, and other Mideast developments | 2026-09-11 10:26 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxOSEQwVWlUbjNvU21hcUxCZDM2bGpmdl9pSHg4MFJVREJtSXplQnVjeDRrdkhBTXRwNG9VZG1LMkh6X1plallRcDhZX3FGa1QxMXdmdjJINk1OSEJQWlN2ODVaYU5WQTZYVDRuUm1zbE9ycVNCRlo0NFRrTDQwc2ZTYkw2YkUtQUpWb0Nwa0hYTnVaNHI4aWRrR0dCdXc?oc=5) |
| WSJ | Iran-Backed Houthis Take Effective Control of Bab al-Mandeb Chokepoint | 2026-09-11 10:26 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxPZWZaQ2g1WnljUEw1REVXaWNPd2ZGelZFVWN3N19PUE1RdjFGZ0JacjFsRWhFSldIa04zd0RVVm1mRWU1cFJyZ0xSdXhmUUFyX2hEdzVjVzY5elJvUENUMEFPMjFtbTBvNy1La3Q0OGJ1VmtaTVgwMUZDekxHZjBNSUlfb1QwXzVRQzl5b0tiTTdBUXN2VVp5ZHllRDUyUWgyVkxtMDh0QW9wakp6YjNXdS0xRW9YRXBF?oc=5) |

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