Coalition carries out proportionate strikes on Houthi military targets

According to the Saudi Gazette, the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen conducted a series of targeted military strikes against Houthi militia positions in the Hodeidah Governorate on Saturday. The operation was described by coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki as a proportionate response to recent Houthi attacks on commercial shipping vessels navigating the Red Sea. The coalition stated that the strikes were specifically aimed at military infrastructure used to threaten international maritime traffic.

Al-Maliki emphasized that the coalition adhered to customary international humanitarian law during the operation and confirmed that the port of Hodeidah was not targeted. According to the report, major Yemeni ports including Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and Salif remain fully operational, allowing for the continued flow of essential goods such as food, fuel, and construction materials into the country. The coalition characterized the Houthi actions against commercial vessels as a reckless threat to one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors.

This military action occurs against a backdrop of escalating regional tensions, as Houthi attacks on shipping continue to raise concerns regarding global economic stability and the potential for a wider Middle East conflict. The situation remains fluid as international observers monitor the impact of these strikes on both the security of the Red Sea and the humanitarian situation within Yemen. Further developments are expected as the coalition continues its efforts to secure maritime lanes and address the ongoing threat posed by the militia.