Houthi forces gain control of strategic Red Sea islands and coastal areas.

Houthi forces have reportedly seized Greater and Lesser Hanish islands and the port city of Mokha in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. This advance, hailed as a victory by an Iranian adviser, has prompted Iran to call for an end to the Saudi blockade of Yemen. A UN envoy warned the Security Council that the conflict has entered a "new, more dangerous phase," raising concerns for global trade routes and regional stability.