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The Houthis launched missiles and drones at Yemen’s Marib and the Red Sea port city of al-Makha, killing several and wounding others, with attacks hitting residential areas and pausing port operations as fighting resurges after a lull since 2022.
Saudi energy officials say a fire at an Aramco refinery in Jizan has been extinguished with no casualties; the cause is not disclosed, while Yemen's Houthi rebels claim the attack was carried out with drones in retaliation for Saudi airspace incursions, underscoring ongoing tension in the region amid the Yemen conflict.
Saudi-led coalition says 11 civilians were wounded by a Houthi attack in Najran, hours after a large Houthi missile and drone assault on Yemeni government camps killed dozens. The wounded include Saudis and foreign nationals; Riyadh accuses Houthis of deliberately targeting civilians and vows deterrent measures, signaling a deepening security crisis and renewed risk of wider conflict despite the 2022 truce.
Houthi missiles and drones struck government camps in Marib and Hadramawt, reportedly killing at least 30 Yemeni troops (toll unverified, with some outlets citing higher figures), as the rebels said they targeted large Saudi military build-ups; the attack adds to a broader escalation in Yemen's war, with civilians wounded on the Saudi border and international calls for restraint.
Tehran-backed Houthis launched missiles and drones at Aramco oil facilities in Jizan and Yanbu, marking a sharp escalation in the wider US-Iran confrontation and raising fears of disrupted Red Sea shipping and spikes in global oil prices, while mediation talks continue amid broader regional and global tensions.
Yemen's Houthi movement announced an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in retaliation for an attack on Sanaa airport, signaling readiness for escalation. The move could disrupt shipping through Bab al-Mandeb and threaten global oil flows via Saudi Arabia's Petroline, amid broader regional tensions and the ongoing Yemen conflict.
A senior Houthi official warned that Yemen could impose a siege on Saudi Arabia in retaliation for an attack on Sanaa International Airport, signaling a potential break in the recent de-escalation. The Houthis fired missiles at Abha International Airport and pledged further action, while vowing to keep Sanaa–Tehran flights running, raising fears of a broader regional confrontation and possible disruption to Red Sea shipping via Bab al-Mandeb. Yemen’s government accuses Iran of backing the Houthis through flights, heightening regional tensions.
Tourists on the Yemeni island of Socotra are stranded due to a political and military rift between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, which has led to the loss of control over the island's airport and infrastructure, complicating evacuation efforts amid ongoing regional conflicts.
The Yemeni government accused UAE-backed southern separatists of restricting access to Aden and warned of taking necessary measures, amid ongoing hostilities despite dialogue efforts. The conflict between the government and the Southern Transitional Council has fractured the coalition fighting the Houthis, with recent territorial gains and disputes over air traffic and control, highlighting the persistent instability in Yemen.
Saudi-backed forces, including the Southern Transitional Council (STC), are gathering near Yemen's border amid tensions with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as the STC advances in eastern Yemen and refuses to withdraw, raising fears of renewed conflict and regional instability. The situation involves complex local and international interests, with potential for escalation affecting broader regional security.
The Pentagon's watchdog found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app to share sensitive military information about Yemen strikes posed security risks, violating Pentagon policy by using personal devices for official business, though he claimed the information was unclassified. The investigation was prompted by concerns over potential endangerment of US personnel and revealed that Hegseth shared detailed operational information in unsecured chats, raising questions about security protocols and accountability.
Four seafarers were rescued after over 48 hours in the Red Sea following the sinking of the Greek ship Eternity C by Houthi militants, who also kidnapped some crew members. The attack, part of ongoing Houthi efforts linked to regional conflicts and tensions with Israel, has escalated concerns over maritime security in a vital global shipping route, with ongoing searches for missing crew and international calls for restraint and safety.
Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for sinking a cargo ship in the Red Sea, resulting in at least two deaths and 15 missing crew members, amid ongoing regional tensions and attacks on maritime vessels linked to Yemen's conflict.
A Liberian-flagged cargo ship was attacked in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels, following a similar attack on another vessel, raising concerns about renewed violence in the region amid ongoing Middle East tensions and international military responses.
Two crew members were wounded and two went missing after a Greek-owned cargo ship was attacked by sea drones and skiffs off Yemen's coast, marking the second attack in 24 hours amid ongoing Houthi rebel activity in the Red Sea, which has disrupted global trade and is linked to the broader conflict involving Gaza and Israel.