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Houthi forces seize Mocha and advance toward Bab al-Mandab strait
Houthi forces have seized control of the coastal city of Mocha and surrounding areas in Yemen, marking a significant shift in the conflict. The advance includes the capture of the strategic Zaqar Island in the Red Sea and movement toward the city of Dhubab, placing Houthi forces in close proximity to the Bab al-Mandab strait.
In response to the takeover, the Yemeni Army announced it would use all available weaponry to target Houthi military movements in Mocha and the road connecting it to Taiz. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia reportedly conducted airstrikes on the Mocha airport.
The escalation has raised international concerns regarding maritime security. UN Envoy Hans Grundberg warned that the conflict is entering a more dangerous phase due to the Houthi presence near international straits. The shift in control has also impacted global markets, with Brent crude oil prices rising above $105 per barrel due to fears of disrupted energy supplies and shipping lanes.
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Bab al-Mandab · Bab al-Mandab Strait · Houthi · Houthi movement · Houthis · Mocha · Rashad al-Alimi · Saudi Arabia · Yemeni Army · Zaqar Island
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brent crude oil prices rose above $105 per barrel following the military escalation. althawry.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] UN Envoy Hans Grundberg warned that the conflict is entering a more dangerous phase due to Houthi presence near international straits. althawry.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Yemeni officials described the loss of Mocha as an Iranian victory that enables control over Bab al-Mandab. alhurra.com
- [DISPUTED] Houthi forces have seized control of the coastal city of Mocha and surrounding areas. alsaudi.news · althawry.net · alhurra.com · alkuwaitnews.net · googlynews.tv · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Yemeni Army announced it will use all available weaponry to target Houthi military movements in Mocha and the road to Taiz. alkuwaitnews.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Houthi forces have taken control of the strategic Zaqar Island in the Red Sea. alsaudi.news
- [● 3 SOURCES] Houthi forces have reached the city of Dhubab near the Bab al-Mandab strait. googlynews.tv · alhurra.com · www.express.pk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Saudi Arabia conducted two airstrikes on the Mocha airport. googlynews.tv · www.express.pk