Iran-backed rebels in Yemen captured the strategic Perim Island in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait on Friday, two Yemeni government sources told CNN, potentially expanding Tehran’s influence over another key global shipping route.

Iran-aligned Houthis have seized key positions along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, raising fresh concerns over shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

THE Houthi rebels have tightened their grip on a crucial global shipping route by seizing two key Red Sea islands. Fears are mounting the Iranian proxy group’s latest move could spark yet

The Iran-backed Houthi rebel group has taken control of Yemen's strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha. Houthi and Yemeni officials confirmed the takeover.

Alexandra Gaspar was diving in the Red Sea in 2004 when she and others were swept away by a powerful current — the start of what would become a 13-hour fight for survival.

Riyadh vows firm action after repeated Houthi missile, drone attacks.Houthis seize Yemen's Red Sea coast and Bab el-Mandeb last week.Saudi-led coalition says Houthi attacks wounded 13 in three

Importing food grains, fertiliser and other goods from the Middle East and Europe will become more expensive as war-risk insurance costs rise for vessels using the Red Sea amid escalating fighting along Yemen’s coast.