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Yemeni forces retake Mocha from Houthis as allies pledge Saudi defence

Original: 🟠 UPDATE Impact of Iran War on 2026 US Midterms Yemen forces have reclaimed the strategic port city of Mocha from Houthi

Yemeni forces have recaptured the strategic port city of Mocha from Houthi control, a development reported alongside news that Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to rapidly deploy troops to bolster Saudi security under the Mecca defence pact. The fighting is being watched for its wider impact on regional stability, including possible fallout for the 2026 US midterm elections.

Why now: The Iranian conflict is shifting battlefield dynamics in Yemen and drawing new military commitments from Turkey and Pakistan, raising questions about US political consequences.

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• 🟠 UPDATE Impact of Iran War on 2026 US Midterms Yemen forces have reclaimed the strategic port city of Mocha from Houthi control. Additionally, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to rapidly deploy military forces to bolster Saudi security under the Mecca defence pact. 📰… · GeoWire · 2

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