Yemen forces recapture Mocha as regional conflict widens

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The developments mark a significant escalation around the Bab el-Mandeb, a vital corridor for global shipping and energy exports. The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed a ballistic-missile depot and launch site in Yemen, while Houthi forces claimed attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh’s airport and an oil refinery. Reports of Turkish and Pakistani military support for Saudi Arabia raise the risk that the conflict could broaden beyond Yemen and further disrupt regional security and maritime trade.

Sources: Al Jazeera, Euronews, Anadolu Agency, Democracy Now!, Just Security