Houthis Seize Red Sea Port of Mokha in Yemen

In September 2026, Houthi forces in Yemen captured the Red Sea port of Mokha and advanced along the country's western coastline, according to multiple reports. The offensive also reached the strategic Hanish Islands and moved toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key maritime chokepoint for global shipping.

The advance marks a setback for Saudi Arabia, which has been fighting the Houthis. Sources cited in the reports say Iranian arms and advice aided the Houthi seizure of the Red Sea city.