Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Mayun Island in Red Sea Mayun Island, a small but strategically located outpost in the Red Sea, has been seized by Yemen's Houthi rebels.
This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Houthis and their Saudi led coalition allies.
History of Mayun Island The island, also known as Al Ghurabi Island, has long been an important military outpost. Prior to 2015, it was controlled by the Yemeni government, which used it as a base for its naval forces.