Yemen Conflict Escalates with Saudi-led Airstrikes, Houthi Missile Attacks, and Red Sea Tanker Incident

The Saudi-led coalition announced 100 fighter jets participated in the ongoing 'Dawn of Yemen' operation against the Houthis, destroying 324 'high-value targets'. Concurrently, Yemen's armed forces reportedly launched missile and drone attacks on Riyadh and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. Separately, the product tanker Chrystal Sky reported a series of explosions around the vessel in the Red Sea on Sunday afternoon, October 4. Yemen's presidential council also announced a new military operation to retake Houthi-held territory.