The Houthi-controlled Foreign Ministry has warned that recent Saudi attacks on Hodeidah, a Houthi-held city, could escalate the ongoing conflict in Yemen. The attack, which targeted telecommunications facilities and resulted in casualties, is part of a regional war involving the U.S. and Iran. The Saudis have denied attacking the port, vital for humanitarian supplies.
Major General Turki al-Maliki from the Saudi-led coalition condemned Houthi missile attacks on Red Sea ships as reckless and declared ongoing military actions would continue in response to Houthi hostilities. The conflict has seen a re-escalation following a blockade announced by the Houthis as a retaliation for a Saudi attack on Sanaa airport.
Despite the Houthis’ involvement, they have historically played a minor role in the U.S.-Iran regional tensions. Their ongoing retaliatory strikes and the blockade in the Red Sea risk worsening regional instability and could impact global shipping, particularly given the strategic importance of the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz. Houthi spokesman Abdul Salam denied that the Bab al-Mandeb Strait was blocked, stating their blockade is directed at Saudi interests only.
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