Houthis seize key Yemeni port of Mocha in drive to take control of Red Sea coast — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-seize-key-yemeni-port-of-mocha-in-drive-to-take-control-of-red-sea-coastContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Houthis seize Mocha port and reach Perim Island in Red Sea offensivehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-seize-key-yemeni-port-of-mocha-in-drive-to-take-control-of-red-sea-coasthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/houthis-seize-key-yemeni-port-of-mocha-in-drive-to-take-control-of-red-sea-coast#u65600Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:45:40 +0000Iran-backed Houthi rebels have captured the strategic port city of Mocha and reached Perim Island, intensifying their control over the Red Sea coast. This offensive threatens the Bab al-Mandab shipping route, a critical global chokepoint for energy flows. The territorial gains come amid a widening regional conflict and rising oil prices, which now exceed $100 a barrel. These developments put the country's truce at risk and increase the potential for a return to full-scale civil war as the rebels move toward total control of two primary shipping chokepoints.Why it mattersThe Bab al-Mandab