Houthis Reportedly Take Control Of Mokha Port In The Red Sea

Reports say the Houthis have seized the strategic port of Mokha in Yemen. Mokha sits on the Red Sea, and the group is backed by Iran. Control of this port could strengthen the Houthis’ position in the area. Mokha is close to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a narrow passage that ships use to move between major sea routes. Because many vessels travel through this strait, it is often described as a key shipping lane. The capture of Mokha may help the Houthis move closer to controlling the strait’s traffic. That could raise concerns for regional shipping and international trade, since disruptions in this area can be costly and fast-moving.