The capture of Mokha brings the Iran-backed group closer to key shipping lanes near the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Chronological coverage updated 10th September 2026 19:15.
Update 1 · 10th September 2026
Yemen's Houthis Reportedly Capture Strategic Red Sea Port of Mokha
Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen have reportedly seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha, according to reports.
The capture of Mokha moves the Houthi group closer to establishing control over the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a vital international maritime trade route connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
- Houthi rebels in Yemen have reportedly taken control of the strategic port of Mokha.
- The advance brings the group closer to controlling the Bab al-Mandab Strait shipping route.
Sources: BBC World
