Yemen edges toward renewed war as retaliation costs rise

Yemen’s conflict has barely moved since the 2022 truce, but missiles and drones are widening the war and government forces are replying more forcefully, signaling that the era of 'no war, no peace' may be ending. The Mokha port episode shows strikes can inflict economic and civilian damage without changing control, with dozens killed and the port closed. Saudi-backed government forces are sharpening readiness on fronts like Taiz, while Houthis aligned with Iran seek to deter a broader push. Politically, the leadership vows to impose a cost for aggression, which could raise the risk of escalation if misread. The war may re-center on logistics, ports, and multi-front defense rather than rapid territorial gains.