Houthis claim 26 Saudi strikes in Yemen as Red Sea coast offensive expands

Houthi forces, already controlling most of Yemen's populated areas, have launched a rapid offensive to seize the entire Red Sea coast, threatening the Bab al-Mandab strait. The Houthis report 26 Saudi airstrikes in 24 hours, though this is unverified. Control of Bab al-Mandab would directly threaten global shipping lanes, escalating regional conflict.