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Houthis' 25+ missiles choke Yemen's key port: 1st war goal to shut Bab al-Mandeb achieved?
Published on Aug 16, 2026 11:23 am IST
Houthi missile and drone attacks have reportedly forced Yemen’s Mokha Port to suspend commercial and maritime operations after more than 25 strikes since August 9. With casualties, infrastructure damage and major financial losses reported, the shutdown could disrupt a key port near the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait and vital Red Sea shipping routes.
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