Houthis Capture Mokha Port and Increase Control Over Critical Strait
Yemen's Houthis have expanded their influence over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait by taking control of the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha.
Yemen's Houthis seized control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha on Thursday, strengthening their control over the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait and creating new momentum in the region.
Control of the Red Sea Port City
Yemeni Houthis took full control of the strategically important Red Sea port city of Mokha as a result of an operation carried out on Thursday.
Growing Influence Over the Strategic Strait
The capture of Mokha further increased the Iran-backed insurgent group's supervision and control over the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical transit point.
Rapid Advance Along the Coast and Iranian Support
According to information Reuters based on Yemeni and Iranian sources, the rapid advance of the Houthis along the Red Sea coast was carried out directly under the guidance of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.
It is stated that this move aims to open a new front in Iran's struggle with the US.