Saudi’s strike Yemen’s Houthi-held Hodeidah: Rebel media
Summary
Saudi Arabia has carried out air strikes on the city of Hodeidah in Yemen, which is controlled by the Houthi rebels. This action follows recent attacks by the Houthis on Saudi ships and a maritime blockade they imposed on Saudi Arabia.Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia launched air strikes on Hodeidah, a city held by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
- Houthi media reported that telecommunications facilities and Kamaran Island were targeted.
- A Saudi ship was reportedly hit in the Red Sea amid ongoing tensions.
- The Houthis announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on July 20.
- The blockade was described by Houthis as retaliation for a Saudi strike on Sanaa’s airport.
- This attack ended a four-year informal truce that started in 2022.
- Hodeidah’s port is crucial because it handles most commercial and humanitarian imports for northern Yemen.
- The conflict is increasing tensions in the region during other ongoing conflicts involving Iran, Israel, and Gaza.
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