Renewed Houthi Escalation in Western Yemen

Houthi forces reportedly launched 14 missiles and drones and made temporary gains across western Taiz and the Red Sea coast, while government-aligned forces claim counterattacks, interceptions, artillery strikes, and weaponized-drone attacks. Evidence remains weakly corroborated, but activity near Mokha, Hodeidah, Marib, and Bab al-Mandeb could connect Yemen's frontlines to wider maritime escalation.