Home / PoliticsPoliticsThe New York TimesPoliticsThe New York Times·Sep 10, 2026·1 min readYemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials SayThe 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.View original source — The New York Times ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesWorldThe GuardianWorldSep 10, 2026 · 1 minHouthis seize key Yemeni port of Mocha in drive to take control of Red Sea coastThe GuardianWorldSouth China Morning PostWorldSep 10, 2026 · 1 minYemen’s Houthis seize port city Mocha, closing in on control of Bab el-Mandeb StraitSouth China Morning PostPoliticsThe New York TimesPoliticsSep 4, 2026 · 1 minYemen’s Houthis Push Toward Red Sea Strait as Ground Fighting EscalatesThe New York TimesWorldEuronewsWorldSep 10, 2026 · 1 minHouthis capture Red Sea port city in push to seize Bab el-MandebEuronews
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