Iranian advisers helped Houthis seize Yemen's Red Sea coast in less than 48 hours: report

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Iranian advisers reportedly aided the Houthis in seizing Yemen's Red Sea coast, including the port city of Mokha, within 48 hours. This strategic gain enhances their capability to threaten Saudi oil shipments passing through the Red Sea.

The key port city of Mokha was abandoned as residents left in the night, allowing the Houthis to roll in unopposed on September 10. Their seizure of strategic islands nearby further enhanced their ability to attack Saudi oil shipments in the Red Sea