Houthis Vow Further Escalation, Declare Red Sea Safe Except for Saudi Vessels

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis announced that maritime navigation remains safe for all shipping companies except Saudi vessels, which are subject to a previously announced ban. The group's military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, stated on Telegram that they will continue 'blockade for blockade and escalation for escalation' until aggression stops and the blockade on their people is lifted.