Houthis seize Moka port, consolidate control near Bab el Mandeb

Iranian-backed Houthi forces have taken control of the strategic port of Moka, hours after completing the takeover of Al Hudeida province, consolidating their presence near the Bab el Mandeb Strait. This shift in the war threatens a key chokepoint for global trade, potentially disrupting shipping and energy flows. The extent of resistance and the immediate impact on maritime traffic remain uncertain.