Houthis capture Red Sea port in blow to Saudis

Iran-aligned Houthis have seized control of the historic Yemeni port city of Mocha. This strategic capture represents a significant blow to Saudi Arabia as the rebels advance south toward the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The movement along the Yemeni coast now threatens Saudi oil exports in the Red Sea. This escalation occurred shortly after President Trump expressed expectations that the war with Iran would conclude following the midterm elections, marking a critical shift in the regional conflict.