What happened: ballistic missile attack on Mocha port
Yemen’s internationally recognized government said the Houthis fired six ballistic missiles at the Red Sea port of Mocha on Friday.
Yemen’s internationally recognized government said four civilians were killed in connection with the strike. The incident occurred amid rising fighting between the Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-backed forces.
Background and earlier position: Red Sea escalation narratives
The Houthis said the missile attacks targeted alleged “Saudi-backed military build-ups.”
What changed now: reported launch count and civilian casualty outcome
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