The Houthi seizure of Mocha threatens global trade routes, severs vital supply lines, and displaces thousands in Yemen.

The militant group captured the port of Mokha and left Saudi-backed government forces in retreat, expanding its control near a chokepoint for energy exports.

By Enas Alashray, Idrees Ali and Jana Choukeir CAIRO/WASHINGTON/DUBAI, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Iran-aligned Houthis seized control of Yemen's port city of Mocha on Thursday, military sources said, posing a further threat to global energy supplies hours after President Donald Trump said he expected the war to end after mid-term elections.

Pakistan is reportedly weighing a possible military role against Houthi forces after Saudi Arabia sought defense support from Islamabad, raising fears of a much wider regional confrontation. While Pakistan says any involvement would be defensive and focused on protecting Saudi territory,