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Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize strategic Red Sea port in Yemen
Yemen's Houthi rebels gather during a mobilization campaign in Sanaa, Yemen, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.
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On Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, Iran‑backed Houthi rebels seized the Yemeni port city of Mokha, a location identified as crucial for controlling Red Sea shipping lanes. The takeover was confirmed by both Houthi and Yemeni officials. The capture of Mokha marks a strategic gain for the rebels in the ongoing conflict over maritime routes.
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