Iran-backed Houthi rebels are showcasing their growing missile capabilities as tensions with Saudi Arabia continue to rise. Reports suggest the Houthis have readied the Asef anti-ship ballistic missile—believed to resemble Iran's Khalij Fars—for potential use in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has reportedly heightened military preparedness, with its Royal Air Force and frontline assets on alert amid fears of further regional escalation.

The Houthis fired missiles at Saudi Arabia last week after accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under their control, breaking a four-year truce between the kingdom and the…

In a statement, the Houthis military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group would enforce the blockade against its "criminal Saudi enemy" effective immediately.