
The capture of the island by Houthi rebels threatens oil exports and opens a new front in the US's war with Iran.
The Houthis' territorial gain could boost Iran's strategy of driving up world oil and gas prices to pressure the United States.
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The capture of the island could have significant implications for global oil prices and the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran
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