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Houthi capture of Mokha tightens grip on Red Sea
Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI · September 10, 2026 · Week 2026-37
Summary
The capture of the Yemeni port of Mokha by Houthi forces significantly increases their control over the Red Sea coastline. This development poses a direct threat to maritime security in the critical Bab el-Mandeb strait, potentially disrupting global energy flows, including oil and LNG tankers from the Gulf.
Strategic Implication
The move escalates maritime security risks in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, threatening to disrupt oil and LNG shipments from the Gulf and potentially increasing shipping insurance costs.