Saudi-led coalition forces have launched airstrikes targeting Houthi military installations in the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, according to reports from Houthi-affiliated media.
The attacks, carried out on Friday, focused on facilities linked to previous assaults on Saudi shipping, including sites belonging to the state telecommunications corporation.
The escalation in Hodeidah, a critical node for Red Sea maritime traffic, intensifies existing risks to commercial shipping routes.
With the Houthi rebels having previously declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, the renewed military activity raises concerns about further disruptions to energy supplies and freight movements through the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
This development follows a series of recent incidents in the region, including attacks on tankers in Iranian waters and strikes on the strategic island of Kamaran.
The persistent threat to shipping corridors continues to weigh on market sentiment, with traders monitoring potential spikes in bunker fuel costs and insurance premiums for vessels transiting the area.