Houthis seize key Yemeni port city as Iran pushes for new foothold on Red Sea coast
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-09-11 18:24 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, War & Conflict
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The Iran-backed Houthi militant group has seized control of Yemen's port city of Mokha on the Red Sea coast, bringing Tehran closer to securing another point of leverage in its six-month-long conflict with the U.S.
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