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Houthis Seize Strategic Port City of Mokha in Western Yemen

Iran-backed Houthi forces capture the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha after days of intense fighting, as regional tensions escalate.

Sources: The National, Serbestiyet, TV5MONDE, The National (Business, UAE)4 sources ↓|· updated· 1 min read

KEY POINTS

  • Houthis seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha.
  • Pro-government forces retreated south toward Dhubab.
  • Houthi missile and drone attacks injured at least 73 civilians in Abha, according to the coalition.
  • The escalation follows the collapse of the 2022 ceasefire between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.

Iran-backed Houthi militants have seized the strategic port city of Mokha on Yemen’s western coast. Pro-government forces retreated south following days of heavy clashes in the region.

Presidential Leadership Council Vice Chairman Tareq Saleh confirmed that government forces suffered casualties during the battles. He stated that an alternative command centre was formed in a safe location to regroup.

“We ordered the formation of an alternative command centre in a safe location to regroup the forces in consultation with the Arab coalition command and the Presidential Leadership Council.”

— Tareq Saleh

The capture of Mokha gives the Houthis control over another vital shipping corridor along the Red Sea coastline. Meanwhile, the group has also escalated drone and ballistic missile attacks targeting cities in Saudi Arabia.

Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al Malki reported that Houthi strikes on Abha injured at least 73 civilians. In response, Saudi Arabia issued emergency guidance and warned Tehran to rein in the group.

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#War#Military#Armed Attack#Security Operation#Airstrike#Terrorism#Ceasefire#Border

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