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Conflict reaches Bab al-Mandab and Mokha
The Houthis' escalation in Yemen is expanding the scope of confrontation and threatening the security of international maritime routes. They targeted the Port of Mokha on the western coast with missiles and drones, resulting in four explosions and over 20 attacks on the port, military, and supply sites. The group claimed responsibility for these attacks. This escalation follows previous assaults on Marib, Hadhramaut, and Shabwa, reflecting an attempt by the Houthis to threaten navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, one of the world's most vital maritime passages, as part of strategies to increase pressure on frontlines and disrupt supplies. Yemeni forces responded by striking Houthi positions across multiple fronts in an effort to contain the escalation, while civilian violations and the displacement of residents continue, further complicating the security situation and military escalation in the region.
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