"Escalating Tensions: US and Allies Prepare for Sustained Campaign Against Houthi Attacks"

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks and US strikes, emphasizing the need for de-escalation to avoid further conflict in the region. The attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthi militia have disrupted trade and raised alarm among major powers, while the US has resumed strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen and returned the militia to a list of "terrorist" groups. The situation risks expanding the conflict beyond Gaza, where over 24,000 people have been killed in Israel's assault following attacks by the Palestinian Islamist group.