Hans Grundberg, the UN special envoy for Yemen, has expressed “deep concerns” about Yemen’s Houthis attacks on the Red Sea port of Mocha which killed at least seven people and wounded 30 others, including some civilians.
He called on all parties to “exercise maximum restraint”, and said the conflict could only “end sustainably through an inclusive political process”.
I am deeply concerned by the recent attacks by Ansar Allah on Mokha, which reportedly resulted in civilian and military casualties and caused damage to infrastructure, including at the port.
These attacks come amid the most significant intensification of military activity since…
— @OSE_Yemen (@OSE_Yemen) August 10, 2026