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Yemen Says It’s Retaken Mocha as Battle for Bab El-Mandeb Looms

2 sources · first seen 01:57 6 Oct · updated 02:29 6 Oct

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  • Yemen’s armed forces said they retook Mocha on Monday after battles with the Houthis
  • Red Sea shipping disruption risks could affect Indian shippers and importers

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  1. 3 OctSaudi Arabia Weighs Multi-Front Offensive Against Houthis: Reports1 source · Saudi Arabia is weighing a possible offensive against Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen
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Yemeni forces attack Houthi positions near Bab el-Mandeb

Tuesday, 6 October

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    Yemen Says It’s Retaken Mocha as Battle for Bab El-Mandeb Looms

Monday, 5 October

  1. 4 sources
    Yemeni forces attack Houthi positions near Bab el-Mandeb

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BloombergYemen Says It’s Retaken Mocha as Battle for Bab El-Mandeb Looms01:57MintYemen Says It’s Retaken Mocha as Battle for Bab El-Mandeb Looms02:29