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Houthis seize Red Sea islands, tighten grip on shipping artery
Financial Times World·YE · SA·about 7 hours ago
Germany's Foreign Ministry expressed concern over Houthi control of a key Red Sea port, warning it could further restrict oil and LNG shipments through the vital waterway. The statement signals growing international alarm over the strategic impact of Houthi territorial gains, though the specific port and extent of control remain unspecified. This development could escalate pressure for a multinational response to secure shipping lanes.