Houthis seize Red Sea port, escalating Middle East conflict

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Reports from multiple outlets indicate that Iran-backed Houthi forces have seized strategic positions along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, with Mokha cited as a key capture and Bab el-Mandeb emerging as the main strategic prize.[6][7][8][11] The move comes amid a broader surge in Middle East violence, including continued U.S.-Iran hostilities and related strikes in the region, making this a high-impact story for both regional security and global trade routes.[1][7][9][13]

Sources: CNN, BBC, Euronews, Washington Post, Wikipedia