https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-seize-strategic-red-sea-islands-as-analysts-warn-of-impending-oil-crunchContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-seize-strategic-red-sea-islands-as-analysts-warn-of-impending-oil-crunchhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-seize-strategic-red-sea-islands-as-analysts-warn-of-impending-oil-crunch#u72441Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:45:29 +0000Iran-backed Houthi forces have seized Mokha along with Perim Island and the Hanish Islands in Yemen, giving them control over the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait. This territorial advance strengthens Iranian leverage in the region and leaves Gulf states facing difficult choices regarding regional security and maritime transit. Analysts warn that Houthi control over this critical waterway creates an impending oil crunch, posing severe threats to Saudi oil transport and international shipping lanes. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts face disruptions as planned Hormuz talks between Iran and Gulf state