Houthis renew ballistic missile attack on Yemen’s Mocha port

Yemen's Houthi group on Wednesday renewed ballistic missile attacks on the strategic Port of Mocha near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, state-run Saba TV reported, marking the second consecutive day of strikes against the southwestern maritime hub.

Attack details

The broadcaster said the Houthis targeted the port with ballistic missiles, though it provided no further details on the number of projectiles fired. The militant group has not issued any immediate comment regarding the incident or potential casualties.

Consecutive strikes

The reported attack came just one day after government forces accused the Houthis of targeting Mocha city with 10 ballistic missiles and four drones. The back-to-back strikes underscore an intensification of hostilities around the vital waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.

Strategic chokepoint

The Port of Mocha sits near the Bab al-Mandab Strait — a critical chokepoint for global shipping lanes connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. Control of the area has long been contested between the Iran-backed Houthis and the internationally recognized government based in Aden.