Houthis Capture Key Yemeni Port City of Mocha, Near Bab el-Mandeb
Houthi forces have seized the strategic Red Sea port of Mocha, strengthening their position near the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait and shifting the conflict's balance.
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Houthis launch assault and seize control of Mocha
South China Morning Post ↗Yemeni government forces routed and withdraw from the city
New York Times - Middle East ↗Houthis secure key military bases and approach port entrances
Mehr News (English) ↗Houthis now threaten Red Sea shipping and Bab el-Mandeb access
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