The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced a military operation targeting resources used by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels to attack civilians and infrastructure. The operation, conducted on Sunday morning, aimed to counter threats to Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and shipping lanes in the southern Red Sea. A coalition spokesperson, Turki Al-Maliki, stated the Houthis were exploiting vital resources to enhance their military capabilities.
A Houthi drone attack in Yemen’s Taiz province killed a mother and daughter. The U.N. Is urging an investigation into the death of a staffer held by the Houthi rebels. Qatar’s national gas company reported a vessel was struck in the Persian Gulf, while Israeli strikes in Gaza killed eight people, including a boy.
The Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, have been accused of escalating attacks on civilian targets. The Coalition claims the rebels are using Iranian resources to bolster their military efforts. The U.N. Has called for accountability following the drone strike in Taiz. The situation highlights ongoing tensions in the region, with multiple actors involved in conflict and humanitarian concerns.
