Houthi Seizure of Mocha Port Threatens Red Sea Shipping

Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized the key port of Mocha and the strategic island of Perim, advancing toward full control of the Red Sea coast. This brings Iran-backed forces closer to dominating the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical chokepoint for global shipping.

🐿️ This is a direct strategic win for Iran, tightening its grip on two of the world's most vital maritime chokepoints.