Iranian advisers help Houthis seize Yemen's Red Sea coast in under 48 hours

Iranian Revolutionary Guard advisers helped Houthi rebels seize Yemen's Red Sea coast from pro-government forces in under 48 hours, marking Iran's most direct intervention in the conflict and threatening Saudi oil exports. The September 10 offensive exploited divisions among Saudi-backed forces, with Houthis penetrating their communications and capturing the port city of Mokha unopposed. Iranian advisers were present at all levels, providing tactical planning and intelligence analysis. The land grab, the rebels' largest in years, strengthens their ability to choke Saudi oil shipments and gives Iran greater leverage. Government forces are regrouping after losing 500 fighters, while the Houthis build defenses around their new territory.