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Houthi rebels capture strategic port city of Moh; claim full control of Red Sea coast in Yemen

Houthi rebels captured the strategic port city of Moh in southern Yemen near the Red Sea on September 11, 2026. The same day, a second report claimed Houthis have taken full control of the Red Sea coast, including six areas totaling 5,400 sq km. The Yemeni government has not yet commented on the developments.

On September 11, 2026, Houthi rebels captured the strategically important port city of Moh in southern Yemen near the Red Sea, according to Lativan Public Service Media. The report stated that the capture of Moh marked a significant territorial gain for the rebels. Separately, Bakinski Rabochi reported that Houthis have taken full control of the Red Sea coast in Yemen, including six areas with a total area of 5,400 sq km. The report cited AFP as the source and noted that the operation involved capturing areas in western Yemen. The two sources diverge on the scope of the Houthi advances, with one focusing on the capture of Moh and the other on broader territorial control along the Red Sea coast.

Where Sources Diverge

One source reports the capture of the port city of Moh, while another reports full control of the Red Sea coast, including six areas totaling 5,400 sq km.

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Houthi rebels captured the strategically important port city of Moh in southern Yemen near the Red Sea.

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Houthis have taken full control of the Red Sea coast in Yemen, including six areas with a total area of 5,400 sq km.

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Houthi Rebels vs. Yemeni Government ConflictHouthi Rebels vs. Yemeni Government Conflict: Military Operations

Sources

IndependentBakinski RabochiSep 11, 07:19 PM
Houthis take full control of the Red Sea coast in Yemen

Houthis have taken full control of the Red Sea coast in Yemen. This is reported by AFP. It is noted that Iranian-backed Houthis have captured six areas in western Yemen with a total area of 5,400 sq km. It is reported that during the operation against Yemeni government forces, Houthis have taken control of the entire Yemeni Red Sea coast, including...

PublicLativan Public Service MediaSep 11, 07:47 AM
Houthi rebels capture strategic port city near Red Sea in Yemen

Houthi rebels in Yemen have managed to capture the strategically important port city of Moh in the southern part of the country near the Red Sea.