Middle East live: Yemen fighting escalates as Trump heads to UN

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Saudi airstrikes on the Yemeni Red Sea port of Mokha have escalated the conflict, killing at least six people amid an ongoing offensive by Iran-backed Houthi forces. The escalation raises regional security concerns as the US and allies confront threats to Saudi Arabia and critical energy infrastructure.

Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's Red Sea port of Mokha have killed at least six people as Iran-backed Houthis press their offensive. The escalation comes as the US and its allies face growing pressure to protect Saudi Arabia and regional energy infrastructure, while Donald Trump prepares to address the UN in New York. Follow our live blog for the latest developments.