Houthi forces have taken control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast, capturing three strategic islands in a rapid offensive, according to reports. The move has intensified regional tensions, with Saudi Arabia suspending a key oil pipeline following a drone attack. The Houthis have also reportedly asked the United States not to intervene in the conflict, according to a statement by former President Donald Trump.
China has offered to mediate peace talks between the US and Iran, as the Houthis' military gains have drawn international attention. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) praised the advances, calling them a "divine triumph." Meanwhile, nearly 50,000 Yemeni civilians have fled their homes as the conflict escalates, with aid workers reporting dwindling food supplies and entire villages emptied.
The Saudi-led coalition has confirmed drone attacks originated from Iraq, leading to the dismissal of an Iraqi military commander. The situation highlights the complex interplay between local conflict and global geopolitics, with humanitarian concerns growing amid the military escalation.
Aid workers describe a dire humanitarian situation, with families trapped near the frontlines and food shortages worsening. The conflict continues to draw in regional and international actors, raising concerns over stability in the region.
