Saudi air strikes hit Hodeida after Houthi attacks on oil tankers, raising shipping risks in the Red Sea amid regional tensions.
The Saudi-led coalition launched air strikes on the Houthi-controlled Yemeni port city of Hodeida following attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, reported Germany's Deutsche Welle.
The Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for several strikes on Saudi vessels, stating that their blockade only targeted Saudi ships and did not close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. This waterway is a critical passage for Saudi crude exports.
In response, the EU naval mission ASPIDES raised the risk level for merchant shipping in the Red Sea, citing increased threats from Houthi actions.
The escalation comes as the US and Iran continue to contest control of the Strait of Hormuz, another vital energy corridor.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to 'act with full force' after deadly clashes in the West Bank, adding to regional tensions.
Meanwhile, US forces carried out strikes on Iran for the 13th consecutive night. Tehran reported that an IRGC base in northern Iran was hit.
