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As of September 2026: World's largest oil exporter; led coalition against Houthis since 2015
Ship crossings through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait fell to 15 on Friday, half the previous day's total. Houthi rebels seized Perim Island that day, completing their takeover of the strait that carries 10 to 12 percent of global trade.
Updated Sep 12
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