{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Live: West Asia crisis: Yemen's Houthis seize strategic island near Bab al-Mandeb strait",
  "summary": "In a major military escalation, Iran-backed Houthi fighters have seized control of a strategic island at the mouth of the Bab al-Mandeb strait in Yemen. The offensive has led to hundreds of deaths and prompted Saudi Arabia to launch airstrikes, while US President Donald Trump has declined a Saudi request to initiate direct military strikes against the group.",
  "content": "In a major military escalation, Iran-backed Houthi fighters have seized control of a strategic island at the mouth of the Bab al-Mandeb strait in Yemen. The offensive has led to hundreds of deaths and prompted Saudi Arabia to launch airstrikes, while US President Donald Trump has declined a Saudi request to initiate direct military strikes against the group.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/live/live-west-asia-crisis-yemen-s-houthis-seize-strategic-island-near-bab-al-mandeb-strait-31202",
  "category": "Live",
  "publishedAt": "2026-09-11",
  "tags": [
    "West Asia conflict",
    "live updates",
    "breaking news"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}