Iran-backed Houthis strike Red Sea port of Mocha, threatening shipping routes
Summary
Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked the port city of Mocha on Yemen’s Red Sea coast, killing seven people and wounding 30. The attack involved ballistic missiles and drones targeting military forces and civilian areas, raising concerns about the security of key shipping routes nearby.Key Facts
- The Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones against Mocha, a port city controlled by Yemen’s government.
- Seven people died in the attack, including soldiers and civilians, and 30 were injured.
- Yemen’s air defenses shot down 11 Houthi drones during the assault.
- The Houthis announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea last month.
- The attack followed a Saudi defense agreement with Turkey and Pakistan amid regional tensions involving Iran.
- Saudi Arabia confirmed a fire at its Jazan refinery caused by a Houthi attack but reported no injuries.
- The Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait are critical shipping routes affected by rising regional conflict.
- This attack is part of increased Houthi offensives since a 2022 truce began to break down.
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