Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:10pm on 10 Sep 2026,Thursday International
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have taken control of Yemen’s strategic port city of Mokha, near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital maritime route linking the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The takeover represents the Houthis’ biggest territorial gain since the 2022 truce and raises concerns over renewed fighting in Yemen. Bab el-Mandeb handles about 12% of global goods and is crucial for energy shipments. Residents and medical workers have reportedly fled Mokha as Houthi forces expanded their presence. Yemeni government forces have launched airstrikes against Houthi positions, increasing fears of wider conflict and further disruption to international shipping. (PC: Reuters)
