The Houthi movement has taken control of the port city of Mukha, with footage showing hundreds of residents forced to march carrying signs reading 'Death to America, curse on the Jews.' According to reports, the group is also preparing forced conscription of residents as cannon fodder for upcoming battles.
The Houthi movement has gained control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mukha, according to footage circulating on social media. The footage shows hundreds of residents being forced to march through the streets carrying signs reading 'Death to America, a curse on the Jews.' Reports indicate the group is also preparing to forcibly conscript local residents as cannon fodder for upcoming battles. Mukha, a key port on the Red Sea, has been a focal point of regional clashes between Houthi forces and the Saudi-led coalition in recent months. The Zioneer has previously reported on Houthi attacks near Mukha, including strikes on Saudi vessels and exchanges of fire. If confirmed, the takeover would represent a significant expansion of Houthi territorial control along Yemen's west coast, potentially threatening shipping lanes in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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