Houthis Seize Key Red Sea Port | Lubbock News

Houthi rebels seize Mokha, Yemen’s historic port city and vital Red Sea chokepoint, marking their largest territorial gain in two years and reigniting fears of renewed civil war. Strategically positioned near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait — critical for global oil shipments — the move bolsters Iran’s leverage against the U.S. and its allies while destabilizing the region. Civilians flee as businesses shutter, and government forces scramble to respond with airstrikes. UN envoy and Yemen’s foreign minister warn of escalating chaos, calling for urgent international intervention before tensions spiral further. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e02450c97999b5d7