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Iran-backed Houthis capture Red Sea port city of Mocha, triggering Saudi airstrikes
Iran-backed Houthis captured the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on September 10, 2026. Saudi Arabia responded with dozens of airstrikes over the past 24 hours. The attack wounded dozens of people on Saudi territory.
The Iran-backed Houthis seized control of Mocha, a key port city in the Red Sea, as part of their ongoing offensive against Saudi-backed forces. The capture of Mocha, a critical hub for oil exports, has intensified regional tensions. Saudi Arabia launched multiple airstrikes in response, targeting Houthi positions in the area. The conflict has escalated further with reports of attacks on Saudi territory that injured numerous civilians.
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PublicFrance 24Sep 11, 02:55 AM
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize strategic Red Sea port city of MochaYemen’s Houthis seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday as their offensive against Saudi-backed government forces intensified. Saudi Arabia launched dozens of airstrikes over the past 24 hours, the Houthis said, after the Iran-backed group carried out attacks on Saudi territory that wounded dozens of people.
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