Houthi Escalation and Proxy War Intensifies

Houthis launch fresh attacks on Marib and Najran, and target Saudi-linked vessels. Yemen's internationally recognized government forces struck Houthi positions. New attacks on UAE tanker and ADNOC facility may indicate broader proxy escalation. Houthis also launched a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery. Houthis claimed autonomy, and Iran directly warned Saudi that its defense pact won't protect it. Iraqi militias postpone attacks but threat remains.