Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said the group will escalate their military operations in the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in solidarity with Palestinians during the war in Gaza.
Early on Saturday, US Navy ships and aircraft shot down 15 uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) by Yemen's Houthis in the Red Sea area, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
Significant damage was caused to the targeted vessel and all the crewmembers abandoned ship.
Israel refrains from Ramadan restrictions • Houthis launch missiles across Red Sea
Many Yemenis are tired of the way the Houthis have hijacked the country to turn it into a platform for Iran and Iran’s proxy war against Israel, the US, and the region.
Houthis cause damage to a Liberian-flagged, swiss-owned vessel on the Red Sea. CENTCOM conduct "self-defense" strikes against two anti-ship cruise missiles.
Around 15% of the world's shipping traffic passes through the territorial waters.
Houthis attacked an Israel-affiliated container ship in the Red Sea not far from Arden according to a UKMTO report.
When the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza comes to an end, as it must eventually do, the Houthis might seize the opportunity to withdraw from holding the world to ransom.
More thought needs to be put into what to do when and if ships are struck by missiles. Letting ships slowly sink is not a good solution.