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Why Mokha, Historic Port That Shaped the Coffee Trade, Is a Prize in Yemen’s War

A strategic location on the Red Sea afforded the city centuries of trading dominance — and makes it a coveted target in today’s fighting in the Middle East.

12 September 2026Live

Sources

The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/world/middleeast/mokha-yemen-houthis-mocha-coffee.html

A strategic location on the Red Sea afforded the city centuries of trading dominance — and makes it a coveted target in today’s fighting in the Middle East.

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