Houthi strike kills seven, injures 30 in Yemen's Mocha port

Yemen’s military reported that a Houthi missile and drone strike on the Red Sea port city of Mocha killed seven people and injured around 30 others, intensifying the conflict’s impact on civilian infrastructure and maritime traffic in the region. The attack, which targeted a commercial area near the harbor, prompted emergency response teams to evacuate the wounded and secure the site, while authorities warned of heightened security risks for vessels navigating the Red Sea corridor.

In a separate development, Iran announced that it would keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the United States complies with a set of demands issued by Tehran, a move that could further disrupt global oil shipments and exacerbate tensions in a critical chokepoint. The closure, if maintained, is expected to affect international trade and energy markets, prompting diplomatic efforts to de‑escalate the situation. Updates continue to be posted on the live blog as events unfold.