Middle East live: Yemen fighting escalates as Trump heads to UN
Saudi airstrikes on Yemen’s Red Sea port of Mokha have killed at least six people, according to France 24, as Iran-backed Houthis press an offensive. The escalation comes amid pressure on the United States and its allies to protect Saudi Arabia and regional energy infrastructure, while Donald Trump prepares to address the United Nations in New York.
Saudi airstrikes on Yemen’s Red Sea port of Mokha have killed at least six people, according to France 24.
The strikes came as Iran-backed Houthis pressed their offensive. The escalation has increased pressure on the United States and its allies to protect Saudi Arabia and regional energy infrastructure.
Donald Trump is preparing to address the United Nations in New York.
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