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Houthis reportedly seize Yemeni port as Saudi pipeline is attacked

Houthi rebels reportedly captured a Yemen port city while drones struck a Saudi pipeline, according to The Hill.

Updated Sep 11, 2026 · 23:48 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Houthi forces have reportedly taken control of a Yemeni port city amid broader regional escalations.[The Hill]
  • Saudi Arabia closed its East-West Pipeline following a drone strike launched from Iraq.[The Hill]
  • A Houthi spokesperson asserted that commercial shipping remains safe for all vessels except those from Saudi Arabia.[The Hill]
  • Analysts caution that any potential closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could severely disrupt global energy markets.[The Hill]

Key facts

  • The Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group reportedly seized control of a port city in Yemen.[The Hill]
  • Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West Pipeline after it was struck by several drones launched from Iraq.[The Hill]
  • A Houthi spokesperson claimed maritime navigation remains safe for all vessels except Saudi Arabian ships.[The Hill]

What remains uncertain

  • The extent of control by Houthi rebels over the Yemeni port city remains unverified by independent sources.[The Hill]
  • It is uncertain whether the Houthis will attempt a full closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.[The Hill]

Sources

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