Houthis seize Mocha port, Red Sea shoreline near Bab el-Mandeb

Houthi militants have captured the city and seaport of Mocha and much of the Red Sea shoreline near the Bab el-Mandeb strait, escalating their control over a critical maritime chokepoint. The move threatens global trade, particularly oil shipments, and signals a significant expansion of Houthi territorial gains. The full impact on shipping and regional stability remains uncertain.