Afghanistan, July 25 -- Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah port and Kamaran Island on Friday, escalating regional tensions after the Iran-aligned group imposed a maritime blockade on Saudi ports and launched attacks on Saudi-linked vessels.
Saudi authorities also issued an emergency warning for the Jizan region after the Houthis claimed responsibility for a missile attack targeting the Saudi city. Houthi media outlet Al Masirah reported early Saturday that a "Yemeni missile attack" had caused a fire in Jizan.
The developments come amid a broader escalation involving Iran, the United States and their regional allies, with the Red Sea and the strategically important Strait of Hormuz emerging as ma...