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Houthis launch deadly strike on port city of Mocha in Yemen; Iran threatens to keep Strait of Hormuz closed
Houthis launched a deadly strike on the Red Sea port city of Mocha, Yemen, killing seven and injuring 30. Iran announced it would keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the US met its demands. The attack followed a previous barrage on the same location less than 24 hours earlier.
Yemen's military confirmed seven people were killed and 30 injured in a Houthi attack on Mocha. The strike targeted the commercial port of al-Makha, which had been hit by a previous barrage less than a day prior. Iran issued a statement declaring the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the US fulfilled specific demands made by Tehran.
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PublicFrance 24Aug 10, 09:31 AM
Middle East live: Houthis launch deadly strike on port city of Mocha in YemenYemen's military said seven people were killed and 30 injured in a Houthi attack on the Red Sea port city of Mocha. Meanwhile, Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the US met certain demands made by Tehran. Follow our live blog for the latest developments.
IndependentAl JazeeraAug 10, 04:19 AM
Houthis renew missile and drone attacks on Yemen’s port of al-MakhaThe latest Houthi attacks come less than 24 hours after an earlier barrage struck al-Makha (Mocha) and its commercial port.