Yemeni Forces Retakes Strategic Bab El-Mandeb Area from Houthis
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces launched a swift offensive, reclaiming coastal areas near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, including Mocha, from Iran-backed Houthis. Supported by Saudi airstrikes, troops advanced to Mocha’s outskirts as Houthis retreated. The renewed fighting exacerbates the humanitarian crisis, displacing 184,000 people since hostilities reignited.