Houthis Expand Target Set to Saudi Oil Infrastructure and Bab el-Mandeb
Houthi forces have announced a strategic broadening of their maritime campaign, moving from targeting individual ships to critical infrastructure enabling regional trade. The group signaled that the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is now being utilized as a strategic pressure tool against US and Israeli military actions. Recent operations have targeted Saudi-linked energy interests, including oil terminals and logistics networks near Yanbu. This development significantly raises the risk profile for global energy exports passing through the Red Sea.