Houthis Escalate Red Sea Tensions with Ballistic Missile Attacks

Tensions in the Red Sea are escalating as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis launched ballistic and guided missiles, as well as deploying drones. Pro-government forces reported that a Houthi drone was intercepted over the waterway, while missile strikes were confirmed in western Yemen.

The escalation comes after the Houthis claimed a ballistic missile attack on a Saudi oil tanker, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and potential disruption to Red Sea shipping.

The incident has sparked concerns about the security of the region's waterways and the impact on global trade. Pro-government forces have been warning of increased Houthi aggression in recent weeks.