How Houthis Caught Saudi Forces Off Guard in 'Lightning' Strike The rapid collapse of Yemen's Red Sea port city, Mocha, at the hands of Iran backed Houthi fighters has left many wondering how such a strategically important location fell so easily.
The answer lies not in the military might of the Houthis but rather in the lack of support from Saudi Arabia and its allies.
According to sources involved with the defense of Mocha, Yemeni commanders contacted US Central Command as the attack intensified, only to be assured that Washington was monitoring the situation and that Saudi air support was on its way.