# Iran war live: Yemen forces reclaim strategic port city of Mocha from Houthis

https://mins.news/en/item/87217

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/6/iran-war-live-yemen-forces-reclaim-strategic-port-city-mocha-from-houthis?traffic_source=rss

> Yemeni forces have retaken the strategic port city of Mocha from the Houthis. Separately, Türkiye and Pakistan agreed to rapidly deploy their militaries to bolster Saudi security under the Mecca defence pact.

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