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Saudi Arabia appears to be preparing for a renewed war with the Houthis after weeks of attacks on Saudi ships, airports and oil facilities. Analysts warn the escalation could open a new front in the Iran war. Saudi officials say the kingdom prefers peace but is prepared to act if attacks continue. Source: NYT

Houthi militia bombards islands in the Red Sea with ballistic missiles

Houthis shelling Taiz

Houthis shell Yemeni army positions in the Hays camp south of Hodeidah.

Violent clashes and confrontations erupted between Houthis and Yemeni armed forces on the Kalaba front, northeast of Taiz.

The Saudi National Shipping Company (Bahri) announces that one of its ships, "Amzan," was attacked in the Red Sea.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reports that an oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile west of Yanbu, resulting in a fire but no injuries to the crew

The Yemeni army announces it carried out 81 military operations against the Houthis in the past 24 hours.

Yemeni Armed Forces: Houthis targeted residential areas and displaced persons camps in Marib

The Yemeni Armed Forces: We are committed to defending the security and sovereignty of Yemen.

Clashes between Yemeni armed forces and Houthis in Al-Barah, Taiz Governorate

Houthis forces target Saudi troop rallys in Taiz.

UKMTO acknowledges that the ship was completely destroyed by Houthis projectiles in Bab al-Mandeb

Houthi militia targets Aramco refinery in Jizan with several drones.

Houthis targeted gatherings of Yemeni government forces in Marib with missiles.

Houthis: We targeted an arms depot belonging to Saudi-backed forces in the Sahn al-Jin camp in Marib Governorate

Yemeni government forces: We targeted Houthi militia gatherings and hideouts on the fronts of Al-Jawf Governorate

Yemeni government forces: Our defenses shoot down two Houthi drones in Mocha, west of Taiz

Yemeni government forces: Houthi militias target Mocha with 6 ballistic missiles and 6 drones

Violent explosions rocked the Yemeni city of Mocha as a result of an attack by Houthis

The official Yemeni government's armed forces announced that the Houthis, supported by the Islamic Republic, attacked the vital port of Mocha on the Red Sea coast, killing at least one person. Majid al-Nazili, a spokesman for the Yemeni army, said in a statement that the Houthis fired six ballistic missiles at the port in a new terrorist attack that targeted a vital civilian center. According to him, the attack left eight wounded and two marines missing. The port of Mocha is under the control of the legitimate Yemeni government. This is the latest attack by the Houthis on areas controlled by the official Yemeni government and Saudi Arabia and is part of an escalation of tensions that threatens Yemen to return to full-scale conflict.

Saudi strikes against Saada province in Yemen

A spokesperson for the Yemeni "National Resistance" stated: The Houthis launched 40 ballistic missiles, 46 drones, and explosive-laden boats in just a few days at the port of Mocha and civilian facilities providing services to civilians.

Field sources: Houthi ground forces are moving from Dhamar and Ibb towards areas on the Red Sea coast in Hodeidah and near Mocha. Military sources: The movements and shelling indicate Houthi intentions to reach areas near Bab al-Mandab and seize coastal areas controlled by government forces.

Houthis forces drones target Saudi militia in the southern part of Al-Khokha district.

A drone attack by the Houthis forces targeted gatherings of the Saudi militia in the Al-Masil area of Marib Governorate, Yemen.

The Yemeni naval forces announce the destruction of 3 Houthi boats loaded with explosives in the Red Sea.

Reuters: Houthis say they targeted an Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia's Jazan region with two drones.

Saudi Arabia decides to close Abha International Airport - Jazan International Airport - Najran International Airport

A Yemeni source: Naval forces destroy a Houthi boat loaded with drone launching equipment on the western coast.