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Houthis seize Mokha port 75km from Bab al-Mandab
BBC News··11 Sept
Yemen's Houthis seized the Red Sea port city of Mokha from Saudi-backed forces, military sources and witnesses said. The capture leaves the group about 75km from the Bab al-Mandab Strait linking Asia and Europe. Residents reported fighters patrolling after Wednesday night clashes, with families fleeing toward Aden. The fighting has contributed to a surge in oil prices.
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What It Means For You
- Oil markets already reacting to Yemen fighting may see further volatility if Red Sea routes are threatened.
- Mokha families heading east to Aden face displacement without bedding or shelter, witnesses said.
- Saudi oil exports relying on the Red Sea since Hormuz disruptions remain exposed to Houthi threats.
What's Happening
- Hundreds have reportedly been killed and thousands displaced in a week-long southern offensive.
- A Saudi-led coalition carried out air strikes on Houthi areas in western Yemen.
- Many government offices and shops in Mokha were closed on Thursday.
Red Sea Shipping Pressure
- The Houthis said they pose no threat to international shipping while targeting Saudi ships.
- Mokha sits on a strategic stretch of Yemen's Red Sea coast.
- BBC Arabic interviews described injured people in streets without immediate help.
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