Houthi rebels seize Yemens Red Sea port of Mocha, advancing toward key shipping strait

Yemens Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha Yemens Houthis seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday as their offensive against Saudi-backed government forces intensified. Saudi Arabia launched dozens of airstrikes over the past 24 hours, the Houthis said, after the Iran-backed group carried out attacks on Saudi territory that wounded dozens of people.

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mastodon bot · about 2 hours ago

Houthis advance along Yemeni coast, threatening Saudi oil exports in Red Sea Iran-aligned Houthis seized control of Yemens port city of Mocha on Thursday and advanced down the Red Sea coast to strategic islands, military sources said, hours after President…

japantoday · about 2 hours ago

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aljazeera · about 2 hours ago

Iran-backed Houthi rebels take strategic port city in Yemen, raising threat to Red Sea shipping The Iran-backed Houthi rebel group on Thursday took over Yemens port city of Mokha, an area vital to controlling shipping through the Red Sea, Houthi and Yemeni officials said. Mokha is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a waterway that connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden and through which about 12 of the worlds goods are typically shipped. FRANCE 24s Nick Rushworth reports.

france24 · about 3 hours ago

Yemens Houthis seized control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday, with witnesses telling AFP of fighters marching on the area chanting "death to America, death to Israel". u.afp.com/SjfF

bluesky_AFP English · about 3 hours ago

Yemeni army declares kill zone on Taiz-Mocha road, warns civilians The Yemeni military declared the area surrounding the Taiz-Mocha road a military zone on Thursday, warning civilians to avoid the strategic route until further notice while announcing that "all available weapons and various types of firepower" would be deployed against Houthi movements in the designated sector.

yenisafak · about 3 hours ago

IRGC claims strike on US unmanned vessel in Hormuz The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy claimed Thursday that it struck an unmanned US surveillance vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, identifying the target as the "Sildrone" while warning that any hostile movement in the strategic waterway would be targeted.

yenisafak · about 3 hours ago

Two vessels hit by projectiles off Oman coast: UKMTO UK Maritime Trade Operations said on Thursday that two vessels were struck by four unknown projectiles off the coast of Oman near Khasab, with a fire breaking out aboard one ship while the status of the second remained unclear, as authorities investigate the incident and advise vessels in the area to transit with caution.

yenisafak · about 3 hours ago

U.S. slaps new sanctions on networks aiding Irans proxies in Middle East The U.S. government announced new sanctions on Thursday against firms and individuals that it says are aiding Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies in the Middle East as it…

japantoday · about 3 hours ago

Iran-US war latest: Tehran-backed rebels capture key Red Sea port raising fears of further shipping threat The capture could give Iran another potential point of leverage in its war with the US

independent · about 3 hours ago

The Bab el-Mandeb Problem Houthi control of a Red Sea port brings Tehran closer to claiming another critical waterway.

foreignpolicy.com · about 3 hours ago

🔊 Iran-backed Houthis have seized a key Yemeni port city, giving them greater control over Red Sea shipping. Find out more in the Reuters World News podcast afternoon update reut.rs/4gUN5NL

bluesky_Reuters · about 3 hours ago

🇸🇦❌🇾🇪 — Reports of Saudi airstrikes on the Ansar Allah-controlled coastal city of Mokha (Mocha). @IntelSlava

telegram_Intel Slava · about 3 hours ago

🇾🇪🇮🇷❌🇸🇦 — A Saudi-backed Yemeni source tells Kan News the Houthis are acting in full coordination with Iran, tasked to tighten control of Bab al-Mandab alongside Tehrans blocking of the Strait of Hormuz.

telegram_Intel Slava · about 3 hours ago

🇮🇷🇾🇪🇾🇪⚡️ — Hundreds of IRGC officers are in Yemen working with the Houthis to shut the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, CNN says. Iran views closing the waterway as an economic nuclear option if talks with US collapse.

telegram_Intel Slava · about 3 hours ago

#Iran #Yemen Iranian support for Yemens Houthis has included weapons supplies, military advice, and guidance during offensives such as the seizure of Mocha, a strategic Red Sea port city. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender | 💬 Chat room

telegram_OSINTdefender · about 3 hours ago

#Iran Iran is resuming limited ballistic missile production underground using stockpiled parts, despite production being far below pre-war levels. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender | 💬 Chat room

telegram_OSINTdefender · about 3 hours ago

🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 - According to The Wall Street Journal, Arab and Israeli officials are preparing for a major escalation in the Iran war as U.S. sanctions increasingly strain Irans economy, potentially pushing Tehran toward greater kinetic action. @GeoPWatch

telegram_GeoPWatch · about 3 hours ago

🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 - According to The Wall Street Journal, Iran has reportedly resumed production of ballistic missiles using stockpiled components and underground facilities.

telegram_GeoPWatch · about 3 hours ago

⚡️🇮🇷🇴🇲 – Two vessels were struck by four Iranian projectiles off the coast of Oman, according to a UKMTO warning. At least one of the vessels caught fire, and there was no immediate confirmation of the status of the crewmembers of either vessel. @GeoPWatch

telegram_GeoPWatch · about 3 hours ago

🇸🇦❌🇾🇪 – Unconfirmed reports of Saudi airstrikes in the port city of al-Mokha/Mocha, recently captured by the Houthis. @GeoPWatch

telegram_GeoPWatch · about 3 hours ago

Houthis blitz Yemens Red Sea coastline in push to seize Bab el-Mandeb The Houthis latest offensive is meant to replicate Irans Hormuz blockade in the Bab el-Mandeb, with Red Sea coastal towns and islands in the crucial waterway their top military objectives.

euronews · about 3 hours ago

🔴 BREAKINGHouthi Rebels Seize Mocha Port in YemenIran-backed Houthi rebels captured the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha from Saudi-backed government forces. The offensive intensified after Houthi attacks on Saudi territory wounded dozens, prompting Riyadh to launch dozens of airstrikes in retaliation over a 24-hour period.📰 #SaudiArabia #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire

mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago

Iran attack on base in Jordan damaged American military aircraft, US official says Iranian strikes damaged one A-10 Thunderbolt II and eight F-15s this week on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.

defense news · about 3 hours ago

Houthis veroveren havenstad in Jemen en verstevigen grip op scheepvaart De Houthis in Jemen hebben de havenstad Mokka ingenomen, melden militaire bronnen aan de Arabische omroep Al Jazeera. Dat brengt de door Iran gesteunde groep dichter bij controle over de Straat van Bab al-Mandeb, een wereldwijd belangrijke scheepvaartroute.

rtl nieuws · about 3 hours ago

Saudi Arabia lifts threat alert for southwestern cities Saudi Arabias Civil Defense announced an all-clear for the southwestern cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait on Thursday, minutes after warning residents of a potential threat and activating sirens as clashes intensify between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels.

yenisafak · about 3 hours ago

🔴 BREAKINGHouthi Rebels Capture Yemens Mokha Port CityIran-backed Houthi rebels have seized control of the strategic port city of Mokha in Yemen. Located approximately 80 kilometers from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, this capture raises significant concerns regarding security and stability for global shipping routes...📰 #Shipping #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire

mastodon bot · about 4 hours ago

🟠 UPDATEHouthi Rebels Capture Yemens Mokha Port CityHouthi forces are pushing south towards the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, reigniting fighting in Yemen.📰 #Shipping #Geopolitics #GeoWire

mastodon bot · about 4 hours ago