Houthis Capture Key Red Sea Islands and Port of Mocha

The Houthi rebels have reportedly seized several Red Sea islands, including Perim, Zuqar, and Hanish, along with the port of Mocha, following an offensive on Yemen's western coast. This action strengthens Houthi control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial international shipping chokepoint, and has already affected energy markets.