Houthi Forces Seize Strategic Port City of Mokha in Yemen

Houthi forces have gained control of the port city of Mokha in Yemen. The city sits on the Bab al-Mandab strait, a key maritime passage connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.

The Houthis took control of Mokha from groups allied with Yemen's internationally recognized government. This action marks a change in control over a strategic location within the ongoing conflict in Yemen.

The Bab al-Mandab strait represents a critical chokepoint for international shipping. It serves as a gateway to the Red Sea, through which a significant volume of global maritime trade passes.

Journalist Nick Schifrin reported on the development.