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Houthis Advance in Red Sea, Disrupting Shipping Routes

Iran-backed Houthi forces have advanced along the Red Sea coast, gaining leverage and disrupting international shipping. The Houthis have seized a vessel, described by a former Pentagon official as a 'cork' in the Red Sea, potentially placing them in a US-defined 'kill box'. This advance has prompted Somalis to seek alternative shipping routes. The developments indicate a shift in regional dynamics and pose challenges to maritime security in the vital waterway.

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