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Houthi advance on Yemen's Red Sea coast

10 Sep 2026 – 12 Sep 2026 · 3 chapters · 11 updates

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Chapter 1Houthi advance on Yemen's Red Sea coast

  1. 10 Sep

    Houthi forces enter the strategic port city of Mokha, advancing toward the Bab al-Mandab strait as local residents report fighters in the streets.

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  2. Seize the key port of Mokha, Houthi forces now threaten global energy flows and the critical Bab al-Mandab strait, marking a major escalation in the conflict.

    No source was given for this update.

  3. Revealed Iranian arms and tactical advice enabled the Houthi seizure of Mokha, deepening foreign involvement in the conflict and escalating threats to Red Sea shipping.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 2Houthi forces capture Mokha

  1. 11 Sep

    Seize Red Sea port of Mokha and advance along the coast as Brent crude rises near $107 amid escalating fighting with Saudi forces

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  2. Threaten the Bab al-Mandeb Strait as reports emerge of potential damage to a key Saudi oil pipeline, escalating regional energy security concerns.

    No source was given for this update.

  3. Advance toward Mayun Island, a strategic position for controlling the Red Sea entrance, further threatening global oil export routes.

    No source was given for this update.

  4. Control the Red Sea coast after Houthi forces captured the port city of Mokha, further tightening their grip on critical international shipping lanes.

    No source was given for this update.

  5. Seized a strategic Red Sea island, expanding Houthi control over critical international shipping lanes beyond the port city of Mokha.

    No source was given for this update.

  6. Displaced over 46,000 people as fighting escalates in Yemen following the recent capture of strategic areas.

    No source was given for this update.

  7. Threaten global shipping lanes after Houthi forces seized an island in the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, escalating risks to maritime traffic in the Red Sea.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 3Houthi forces seize Bab el-Mandeb

  1. 12 Sep

    Take control of Moca, Hays, and Red Sea islands including Zuqar and Hanish as Brent crude rises to $104

    No source was given for this update.

Articles in this story

  1. Saudi airstrikes kill 17 in Yemen as US holds back direct military strikes and Houthis hold Bab el-Mandeb
  2. Saudi Arabia plans East-West pipeline restart as crude prices drop below 105 dollars

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ZEIT ONLINE, Bloomberg, ctvnews.ca, modernghana.com, NPR, thenationalnews.com, ynetnews.com