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Israel Targets Yemen’s Red Sea Ports to Disrupt Houthi Arms Shipments

Israel says it struck ports to sever Iranian-backed arms flows that fuel Houthi attacks on commercial shipping.

Overview

  • The Israeli military conducted precision strikes on Hodeidah, Ras Issa and Salif ports and the Ras Al-Kathib power plant in Yemen.
  • It said these sites were used by Houthis to transfer Iranian weapons for attacks on Israel and allied interests.
  • After the raids, Israeli authorities reported detecting two missiles launched from Yemen toward their territory.
  • UKMTO and Ambrey stated that a merchant vessel was attacked off Hodeidah, prompting its crew to abandon ship.
  • These operations have broadened the Gaza conflict’s regional spillover just as indirect ceasefire negotiations with Hamas are underway in Doha.