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2026-09-11 07:17
Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize strategic Red Sea port in Yemen
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Just the NewsRight
Iran-backed Houthis storm crucial Red Sea port in lightning offensive
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First reported by Al Jazeera (Lean left); 10 outlets over 43h. The right followed 13h later.
Al Jazeera · +13h Just the News · +24h The New York Times · +29h Washington Examiner · +29h BBC News · +30h Reuters · +32h Common Dreams · +33h ABC News · +36h Semafor · +43h NPR
What each side is saying
- NPRLean left
The rebel group took over Yemen's port of Mokha, an area vital to controlling shipping through the Red Sea, Houthi and Yemeni officials said. Mokha is about 50 miles from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Read at npr.org → - ABC NewsLean left
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels forces appear to be making significant gains in the conflict between the Houthis and the internationally recognized Yemeni government.
Watch at youtube.com → - SemaforCenter
Houthi rebels captured a key port on Thursday from Yemen’s Saudi Arabia-backed government, strengthening the Iranian proxy’s hold on one of the region’s two critical waterways.
Read at semafor.com → - Washington ExaminerLean right
The Houthis seized a strategic Yemeni port city on Thursday, bringing the Iranian-backed militant group closer to controlling a key stretch of the Red Sea coast and threatening a critical trade and energy route.
Read at washingtonexaminer.com →
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NPRLean left
Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize strategic Red Sea port in Yemen
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Houthi rebels capture key Red Sea port in Yemen
Read at semafor.com →ABC NewsLean left
Houthis claim key Yemen port city
Watch at youtube.com →Common DreamsLeft
Chaos Unleashed by Trump's Iran War Escalates as Houthis Seize Key Port City in Yemen
Read at commondreams.org →ReutersCenter
Iranian arms and advice helped Yemen's Houthis seize key Red Sea city, sources say - Reuters
Read at reuters.com →BBC NewsCenter
Yemen's Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha
Read at bbc.co.uk →Washington ExaminerLean right
Houthis seize port city in offensive aimed toward Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Read at washingtonexaminer.com →Al JazeeraLean left
Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Red Sea city of Mocha
Read at aljazeera.com →Al JazeeraLean left
Houthis advance along Yemen’s southern Red Sea coast
Read at aljazeera.com →The New York TimesLean left
Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials Say
Read at nytimes.com →Just the NewsRight
Iran-backed Houthis storm crucial Red Sea port in lightning offensive
Read at justthenews.com →Al JazeeraLean left
Yemen war escalates: Who are the key actors involved?
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