Houthis Seize Full Control of Yemen's Red Sea Coast, Threatening Key Shipping Lane

Iran-aligned Houthi forces have reportedly seized complete control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast, including the strategic port city of Mocha and key islands like Mayyun, Hanish, and Zukur. This significant military advance consolidates Houthi influence over the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial global shipping route. Government military officials confirmed that all territory previously under their control on the western coast has fallen to the militants. The Houthis' capture of these strategic locations positions them to potentially disrupt Saudi oil exports and international maritime traffic.