NewzYemeni Houthi forces have seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha after routing Yemeni government forces. The offensive marks a significant territorial gain for the Iran-backed militia in the coastal region.
The capture of the port is part of a broader military campaign aimed at seizing control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait. According to officials, the latest push is designed to replicate Iran's Hormuz blockade within the crucial waterway, with additional Red Sea coastal towns and islands set as the group's next objectives.
Securing positions in the vital maritime corridor places the militia in a substantially stronger tactical position to threaten and attack international shipping vessels transiting the global trade route.
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