Yemen: Houthis tighten control of strategic Red Sea towns
Reports indicate Houthi militants have taken over the port city of Mokha along with Perim Island, which occupies a strategic position on a vital transport waterway in the Red Sea.
Yemen's Houthi militia have tightened their grip on strategic Red Sea towns, capturing the port city of Mokha and the island of Perim. The Red Sea is crucial for global shipping, and the Houthi takeover poses a significant threat. These recent gains follow four years of relative peace, with the Houthis intensifying their control over Yemen's coastline.
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