Houthis seize control of Yemen's Red Sea port city Mocha
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Houthis capture Yemeni town of Mocha: Why it matters
The Houthi seizure of Mocha threatens global trade routes, severs vital supply lines, and displaces thousands in Yemen.
"The Houthis have completed their takeover of the Bab al-Mandab area and Mayyun Island, which is located in the middle of the strait," he added, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity. An eyewitness said gunmen were "deploying along the Bab al-Mandab shore and are driving around in military vehicles".
The attack a day after Iran-backed Houthi forces seized the Yemeni port city of Mocha following a major offensive against Yemeni government forces backed by Riyadh.
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Houthis in flip-flops used AI to clone Yemeni gen's voice, tricked troops to withdraw
The Houthis captured Mocha after an AI-cloned voice message mimicking Yemeni military commander Lt General Tareq Mohammed Abdullah Saleh, prompting troops of the Iranian proxy to withdraw. The incident raises questions about how AI is being used to wage psychological warfare.