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Houthis seize Yemen Red Sea coast and Bab al-Mandab Strait

Houthi forces have significantly expanded their control along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, seizing the strategic port city of Mocha and several key islands, including Perim (Mayun) in the Bab al-Mandab Strait. This rapid advance has consolidated the group’s grip on one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, potentially impacting global energy shipments and trade routes between Asia and Europe.

The territorial gains have triggered a humanitarian crisis, with approximately 1,400 people fleeing to Djibouti in a single 24-hour period. The International Organization for Migration reports that tens of thousands have been displaced as fighting intensifies.

In response to the escalation, Houthi forces claimed a large-scale ballistic missile and drone attack against a military base in Sharurah, Saudi Arabia, targeting command centers and weapons depots. Concurrently, Saudi Civil Defence reported that a projectile struck the Jazan region, injuring two people and damaging a mosque. Iran has expressed support for the Houthi advances, viewing them as a strategic victory against Western interests.

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Ansar Allah · Bab al-Mandab · Bab al-Mandab Strait · Djibouti · Donald Trump · Houthi · Houthi movement · Houthi rebels · Houthis · Iran · Iran · Mayun Island

Claims

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  • [● 3 SOURCES] Houthi forces have seized control of the strategic port city of Mokha in Yemen. anninhthudo.vn
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Yemen government forces conducted airstrikes against Houthi positions in Mokha and Dhubab.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The drone attack on the Saudi pipeline originated from multiple drones from Iraq.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Saudi Arabia has closed its East-West oil pipeline as a precautionary measure following a drone attack.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Houthi forces have captured 5,400 square kilometers of coastline in the Taiz and Hodeidah provinces.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The conflict in Yemen has entered a new and more dangerous phase that could affect borders beyond Yemen. anninhthudo.vn
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Houthi forces have seized the strategic Mayun island (Perim) in the Bab al-Mandab strait.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Yemen government forces abandoned hundreds of armored vehicles and heavy weapons during their retreat.
  • [● 6 SOURCES] The UN International Organization for Migration reported that 46,000 people have been displaced. dominicanrepublicpost.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Houthi forces seized the port city of Mocha and Zuqar Island.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Houthi forces have seized approximately 130km of Yemen's Red Sea coastline. uzalendonews.co.ke
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Sources on both sides report that the Houthi offensive has killed more than 500 people.

Sources

Huthis melden Angriffe gegen Saudi-Arabien [www.berliner-sonntagsblatt.de]
Qui sont les Houthis du Yémen? [information.tv5monde.com]