The Houthis took control of the city of Mokha and the Yemeni islands in the Red Sea
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The Houthis have established control over the city of Mokha and all Yemen's islands in the Red Sea after fighting with the pro-government army, said movement spokesman Khuzam al-Assad.
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Why It Matters
The conflict in Yemen between the Houthis and government forces has been ongoing since 2014, with the Houthis controlling the northern part of the country, including the capital Sanaa.
Military forces on the side of the Ansar Allah movement (Houthis) took control of the city of Mokha after fighting with the pro-government army.
The Houthis also took control of the island of Perim in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and all of the Yemeni islands in the Red Sea.
DOHA, September 10 - RIA Novosti. Military forces on the side of the Shiite movement Ansar Allah (Houthis) ruling in northern Yemen have established control over the city of Mokha and all the islands in the Red Sea after fighting with the pro-government army, Khuzam al-Assad, a member of the Ansar Allah politburo, told RIA Novosti on Thursday.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Houthis may try to strengthen their position in the captured territories and expand control in the coastal areas of Yemen.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Which forces of the pro-government army fought for Mokha?
- Is there information about losses on both sides in the battle for the city and islands?
- What further actions are the Houthis planning after taking control of Moha and the islands?
