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Chokepoint diplomacy weaponizing maritime geography

First reported 2026-10-04 15:08 UTC · Updated 2026-10-04 15:08 UTC · 1 independent source

The recent fall of the Yemeni city of Mokha and its strategic port, followed immediately by the Houthi militia’s invasion of Mayun Island in the middle of the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, signal a permanent shift in global maritime security. This coordinated maritime encirclement, cementing its strategic…

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  1. 2026-10-04 15:08 UTCArab News · arabnews.com ↗

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