Houthis Strike Red Sea Coast | Dubai News

Houthis seized Yemen’s vital Red Sea ports of Mocha and Perim Island in just 36 hours, despite U.S. military advisers providing intel and targeting support to Saudi Arabia — a collapse blamed on missing promised air cover. Now controlling a key shipping chokepoint near the Bab Al Mandeb Strait, Iran’s proxy gains leverage as it already disrupts traffic through Hormuz. Questions mount over why defenses crumbled: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly begged Trump for intervention, which was denied — with the White House citing focus on protecting U.S. interests. Internal Yemeni military weaknesses, including undermanned units and fractured command, also contributed. With Houthi momentum building, allies face a stark choice: what’s next after intelligence failed? 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/8b5ce64c42345396