Houthis’ breakthrough in Yemen threatens Red Sea, Suez shipping
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have taken control of the strategic port city of Mocha on Yemen’s Red Sea coast, increasing their influence over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world’s key maritime routes for global trade, Reuters reported on Sept. 10, citing Yemeni officials.
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have seized control of the strategic port city of Mocha on Yemen's Red Sea coast, intensifying their grip on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital global trade route, according to Reuters on September 10. Yemeni officials confirmed the Houthi takeover of the city and its port following intense clashes with allied forces supporting Yemen's internationally recognized government, which is supported by Saudi Arabia.
Mocha has become the epicenter of a significant Houthi ground offensive. Local sources reported that the rebels ousted government forces from the city, securing control of the crucial Red Sea port. Subsequent reports suggested Houthi forces landed on Zuqar Island, located in the middle of the strait, potentially granting them unparalleled control over all shipping through the Red Sea and, consequently, the Suez Canal.
The Red Sea is a primary route for transporting oil and fuel from the Persian Gulf to Europe, with many ships navigating through the strait to reach their destinations.
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