Yemen: Saudi coalition bombs Houthi targets after ship attack

The Saudi-led military coalition launched airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen following an attack on a ship sailing under the Saudi flag in the Red Sea. The coalition holds the Iran-backed Houthi militia responsible for the vessel's attack, labeling it "maritime terrorism."

Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki stated that the strikes targeted "legitimate military objectives" of the Houthis in Hudaida province, which are linked to threats against shipping in the Red Sea. He described the operation as proportionate and successful, confirming that the port of Hudaida itself was not attacked.

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Houthi-aligned media reported that facilities belonging to the state telecommunications company in Hudaida and the island of Kamaran were hit, with other reports also mentioning attacks on the port. Residents described hearing multiple airstrikes and explosions near the port, with flames and thick smoke rising from the area. A Houthi-affiliated TV channel characterized the strikes as "Saudi aggression."

This escalation follows recent attacks on Saudi shipping. The Houthi militia, which controls much of northern Yemen and its Red Sea coast, had previously announced a "blockade" on Saudi vessels. The militia has been at war with Saudi Arabia for over a decade. US President Donald Trump had previously threatened retaliation against the Houthis and Iran if further attacks on ships occurred.

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