"Houthis Deny Intent to Escalate Red Sea Attacks in Yemen"

Yemen's Houthi spokesperson stated that they do not intend to expand their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea beyond blockading Israel and retaliating against the US and Britain, denying plans to target Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The attacks have disrupted international shipping routes, prompting US and British airstrikes. The conflict is part of broader regional tensions involving Iran-backed groups, with the Houthis maintaining a close relationship with Iran but claiming to make their own decisions.