A rebel group has seized control of Yemen’s strategic port of Mokha, a key hub for Red Sea shipping routes. The move comes as tensions escalate in the region, with officials confirming the takeover near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The port’s location makes it a critical point for maritime traffic, raising concerns over potential disruptions. Details on the group’s next steps and the response from Yemeni authorities remain unclear.
The rebel group took over Yemen's port of Mokha, an area vital to controlling shipping through the Red Sea, Houthi and Yemeni officials said. Mokha is about 50 miles from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
