Yemen Suspends Mokha Port After 25 Houthi Missiles Kill 7 and Cause $16 Million Losses
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Updated · CNN · Aug 16
Yemen Suspends Mokha Port After 25 Houthi Missiles Kill 7 and Cause $16 Million Losses
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Aug 16
Summary
More than 25 Houthi missiles forced Yemen to suspend operations at Mokha, a strategic Red Sea port, after attacks in recent days killed seven people and caused about $16 million in damage.
Friday’s barrage included six ballistic missiles, which the Houthis said targeted Saudi-linked military positions, boats and allied forces in the port city.
The shutdown adds to mounting maritime disruption as the Iran-backed group has recently struck US allies and shipping, raising the risk of a broader return to full-scale war in Yemen.
Regional pressure is also building beyond the Red Sea: a UAE-linked vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, while oil has climbed above $100 a barrel amid threats to key export routes.