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Houthis say 'no cause for concern' for free navigation through Bab al-Mandab strait

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11-09-2026 | 07:34

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Houthis say 'no cause for concern' for free navigation through Bab al-Mandab strait

A member of the Houthis' politburo on Friday sought to allay global fears for international shipping through the crucial Bab al-Mandab waterway after fighters from the Iran-backed group completed their takeover of the area.

"Freedom of navigation and international trade in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab are safe and orderly," Hazem al-Assad told the Al-Araby al-Jadeed news outlet. "There is no cause for international concern, as they face no danger from the Yemeni side."

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