Houthis seize Mokha, tightening grip on Red Sea trade
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis reportedly captured the Red Sea port city of Mokha after clashes with Saudi-backed forces, bringing them within about 75km of the Bab al-Mandab strait. The seizure spurred displacement as residents fled and heightened regional tensions; the Houthis said shipping remains safe but warned against Saudi targets, while the Saudi-led coalition vowed a response. The group also claimed Zuqar Island seizure, underscoring a broader escalation in Yemen's war.
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