Perim

island

Perim, also called Mayyun in Arabic, is a Yemeni volcanic island in the Strait of Mandeb at the south entrance into the Red Sea, off the south-west coast of Yemen. It administratively belongs to Dhubab District or Bab al-Mandab District, Taiz Governorate.

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In the news

4 stories
  1. Sep 15
    Houthis Seize Red Sea Islands
    BalancedIran-aligned Houthi forces advanced along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, taking Mokha, Perim Island, and the Greater and Lesser Hanish islands.
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  2. Sep 14
    Houthis Seize Red Sea Islands
    BalancedThe move followed Houthi captures of Mokha and Perim Island.
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  3. Sep 13
    Houthis Seize Red Sea Island
    BalancedHouthi forces captured Perim Island, also called Mayyun, at the entrance to the Red Sea, after taking Mokha on Yemen’s coast.
    6articles
  4. Sep 13
    Houthis Claim Saudi Attacks
    BalancedAfter taking Mokha and Perim Island, Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed new overnight missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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