Exclusive: This small island off Yemen is now a strategic prize in the widening Iran war — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-this-small-island-off-yemen-is-now-a-strategic-prize-in-the-widening-iran-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Yemen's Perim Island Becomes Strategic Prize in Widening Warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-this-small-island-off-yemen-is-now-a-strategic-prize-in-the-widening-iran-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-this-small-island-off-yemen-is-now-a-strategic-prize-in-the-widening-iran-war#u64938Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:35:07 +0000Perim Island off Yemen has emerged as a critical strategic prize amid rising regional tensions and the ongoing war with Iran. The tiny island sits directly inside the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a vital maritime pinch point. Its importance has surged dramatically after the conflict effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Houthi forces are pushing to capture Yemen's Mocha port as regional instability deepens around this crucial Red Sea gateway. The situation underscores how peripheral territories are rapidly transforming into high-stakes military objectives.Why it mattersThe Bab al-M