Yemeni army downs 15 Houthi drones in attack on Mocha port
Yemeni forces intercepted 15 Houthi drones targeting Mocha port, as President Al-Alimi links the assault to broader Iranian escalation.
Key Takeaways
AIYemeni army defenses shot down at least 15 drones launched by Houthi militants during an attack on Mocha port, located on the western coast of Taiz province, amid rapidly evolving developments in the area.
Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi said the targeting of Mocha port demonstrates that the Houthi militia is waging a systematic war against the resources, lifelines, and economic gateways of the Yemeni people.
Al-Alimi added that the assault is part of a wider Iranian escalation in the region, warning of the dangers posed by advanced missiles, drones, and other weaponry remaining outside state control.
Threat to ports and economic facilities
Al-Alimi, in remarks carried by the Saba news agency on Sunday, noted that the Houthi militia, which claims a blockade on areas under its control, is itself targeting ports, airports, and economic facilities, and threatening commercial vessels as well as food and fuel supplies.
He stressed that these attacks are intended to strangle the Yemeni people, undermine their livelihoods, and worsen the ongoing humanitarian crisis.