Iran-backed Houthi rebels renew attacks on key port city
- Posted on August 11, 2026
- By The Hill
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Houthi militants aligned with Iran have escalated military operations against Mokha, a strategically important port hub in Yemen controlled by the government. These renewed assaults are part of a broader campaign to disrupt maritime commerce and Saudi Arabian trade routes through the Red Sea. The attacks underscore the ongoing regional tensions and the humanitarian crisis affecting Yemen's civilian population and economic infrastructure.
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