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Houthis Capture Mokha, Saudi Coalition Collapses After U.S. Refusal

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 6:48 PM UTC · How we work

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Houthi rebels captured Mokha and Perim Island, causing Saudi coalition forces to collapse.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called U.S. President Donald Trump for air support, which Trump refused.
About 200 U.S. advisers and ongoing arms sales keep American involvement in Saudi Arabia.
Houthis demand over $57 billion in oil-sector compensation and a share of Yemen’s oil and gas revenue.

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Story summary

Houthi rebels captured Mokha and Perim Island, causing Saudi coalition forces to collapse.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called U.S. President Donald Trump for air support, which Trump refused.
About 200 U.S. advisers and ongoing arms sales keep American involvement in Saudi Arabia.
Houthis demand over $57 billion in oil-sector compensation and a share of Yemen’s oil and gas revenue.