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Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials Say

Published by New York Times World By Saeed Al-Batati, Shuaib Almosawa and Vivian Nereim · 10 September 2026 at 13:31
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Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials Say
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The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.

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