Saudi Airstrikes Hit Yemen's Rebel Held Mokha Airport as Houthis Capture Strategic Island The recent capture of Mokha airport by Yemen's Iranian backed Houthi rebels has brought the simmering conflict in the region to a boiling point.
The Houthis' entry into Mokha, a strategic port city overlooking tanker routes out of the Red Sea, marks their biggest territorial gain yet against Saudi backed forces.
The Bab el Mandeb Strait, where the Houthis have established themselves, is a critical chokepoint for global shipping – about 12% of the world's goods pass through here.