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The Houthis Capture More Strategic Territory

The Warcast
September 15, 2026

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Episode Notes:

In recent days, the Houthis in Yemen expanded the territory they control along the Red Sea, strengthening their ability to threaten shipping through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Kerry talks with Gregory Johnsen about how these advances position the Houthis to potentially capture more territory, the U.S. and Iranian roles, and especially how these developments further narrow Saudi Arabia's available routes for oil exports.

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