RIYADH: As the Houthi group continues its military escalation, the Yemeni Armed Forces said they remain on the highest level of operational readiness and fully prepared to reinforce security and stability and restore state authority across the country’s entire territory. In exclusive remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Brig. Gen. Abdo Majali, the official spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces, warned against the continued targeting of commercial vessels by what he described as the “Houthi terrorist militias” and their threats to Red Sea security and freedom of international navigation.

Saudi-led coalition says it struck Houthi military targets in Yemen after Red Sea ship attacks, warning of further action if hostilities continue.

Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles from Yemen, Greek security sources told Reuters, as fighting in a second front in the Iran war escalates.