Saudi Arabia announced today that it has targeted military sites in Hodeidah, Yemen, linked to threats against commercial ships in the Red Sea.
A statement from the coalition's Joint Forces Command emphasized that "the Port of Hodeidah has not been targeted," and added that "all Yemeni ports remain open to maritime navigation."
The statement further noted that "the response to Houthi attacks concluded with achieving the principle of proportionality and the planned operational objectives."
It warned that "if the Houthis continue with hostile actions, measures will be taken ruthlessly."
Yemeni sources in Hodeidah reported an airstrike targeting an operations site affiliated with the Houthi group in the Al-Kathib area.
Another strike reportedly hit a building belonging to the Yemeni Telecommunications Company near the eastern gate of the Port of Hodeidah.
Houthi media reported a series of raids targeting telecommunications facilities and other sites on Kamaran Island.
The Houthi group declared last Monday a "ban on maritime navigation to Saudi Arabia."
Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree stated that the group announced a "ban on maritime navigation" against Saudi Arabia under what they described as a "siege for siege," adding that the threat would take effect immediately upon announcement.
The spokesperson threatened "total and harsh escalation" in response to any intensification of hostilities.
Tensions reignited on July 13 when the Houthis claimed they targeted Abha Airport with missiles and drones in retaliation for a strike on Sanaa Airport. The Yemeni government later claimed responsibility, stating that the runway was targeted to prevent an unauthorized Iranian aircraft from landing.
This escalation marks the most significant surge in tension between the two sides since a truce was agreed upon in April 2022, which has largely held despite expiring in October of that year.