Yemen’s military has said that the Red Sea waterway has been secured, amid conflicting reports about developments around the nearby port city of Mokha.
Saudi-backed forces have issued differing accounts over whether they also seized Mokha, which lies close to the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The strategic strait connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.
The reported uncertainty over Mokha’s status comes alongside the military’s claim that the waterway is now secure. The available information does not clarify the extent of the forces’ control or provide further details about how the situation was being managed.
Mokha’s location near the Bab al-Mandab Strait gives the reported developments wider significance for movement through the Red Sea. However, the conflicting accounts mean that the latest position in the port city remains unclear.
