Headline Geography

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This weeks lesson:
Iran’s allies take control of Yemen choke point
-- 09/14/2026

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Q: Iranian-aligned Houthi fighters seized territory in Yemen that gave them control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at the mouth of the Red Sea, a major shipping corridor for oil and other goods. Where is Yemen on the southwest tip of the Arabian Peninsula?

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Common Core State Standard
RH.CCS.7 Grades 6-12: Students are asked to locate a country or geographical area on a map, connecting information with a specific location. Then, students answer a series of quiz questions based on a current news event happening in that location. Students must combine their prior knowledge with information presented in the question to determine the correct answers.