# Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Red Sea city of Mocha

https://mins.news/en/item/53188

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-10 14:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/10/yemens-houthis-seize-strategic-red-sea-city-of-mocha?traffic_source=rss

> Yemen’s Houthis have taken the key Red Sea city of Mocha after internationally recognised government forces withdrew, expanding their control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Analysts call the advance a significant blow to the government and warn it could threaten Saudi and international shipping.

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