Houthis seize Hays district, besiege Mocha port; Saudi airstrikes respond

Houthi forces have captured the Hays district and are advancing on the strategic port city of Mocha from two directions, tightening their siege. Saudi aircraft conducted night airstrikes on Houthi positions, indicating an escalation in the Yemen conflict. The fall of Mocha would threaten Red Sea shipping lanes and regional security, though the extent of Houthi control remains unverified.