In response, the Saudi-led coalition claimed it had destroyed Houthi weapons depots, explosive boat facilities and stockpiles of naval mines in the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.
Yemeni government forces have also announced the launch of a major operation against the Houthis and said they were advancing towards Sanaa. The Saudi-led coalition claimed that around 100 fighter jets participated in the military operations.
Pakistan and Türkiye have reportedly agreed to deploy troops and defence capabilities to assist Saudi Arabia. A trilateral emergency meeting also agreed on measures to facilitate the rapid deployment of military personnel, although details of their specific roles have not been disclosed.
Houthi attacks have reportedly affected Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure. The head of Saudi Aramco warned that the conflict had sharply reduced global oil reserves and placed the international energy system under severe pressure.
Meanwhile, Yemeni government forces claimed to have regained control of the strategically important Red Sea port of Mokha following heavy fighting.
The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in Yemen. Recent clashes have reportedly displaced more than 184,000 people, while rising tensions in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab are threatening international trade and oil shipments.