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Iran war live: Yemen forces reclaim strategic port city Mocha from Houthis 

05 October 2026
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By Kristina Harazim and Zsombor Peter

Published On 6 Oct 20266 Oct 2026

  • The military of Yemen’s internationally recognised government has recaptured the strategic port city of Mocha and launched a major counteroffensive to oust the Houthis from key positions near the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
  • Turkiye and Pakistan have agreed to a rapid military deployment under the Mecca defence pact to bolster Saudi Arabia’s security following Houthi threats to Mecca and Medina.

 

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