Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize strategic Red Sea port in Yemen

The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have seized the strategic port of Mokha in Yemen, a key location for controlling shipping routes through the Red Sea. This takeover, just 50 miles from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, amplifies regional tensions and threatens global maritime trade. The capture could further destabilize Yemen's already fragile political situation, complicating international efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis. This move underscores the Houthis' growing influence and poses significant risks to regional security and global supply chains.