Houthis Seize Mocha Port as Forces Regroup Toward Bab el-Mandeb
Iran-backed Houthis take Mocha (Mokha) on Thursday; National Resistance under Maj Gen Tareq Saleh retreats south toward Dhubab.
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Iran Used Oil-for-Credits Channel to Buy Chinese Goods, Reuters Exclusive Says
Sources estimate $2 to $2.5B via SPV last year; medicines, vehicles, communications; military claims unverified.
IAEA Board Refers Iran to UN Security Council for First Time in 20 Years
Board vote 23-3-8 in Vienna Wednesday; Grossi asked to report non-compliance; path to possible sanctions, not enacted measures.
China August Exports Jump 25% as Trade Surplus Hits $119 Billion
Customs data show imports up 28.2% and a $29.18 billion surplus with the U.S., with reciprocal tariff talks still exploratory....
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