Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels announced they targeted a gathering of Saudi Arabian forces in the port city of Mocha, southwestern Yemen, on Tuesday. The Houthis claim to have successfully struck the location where Saudi troops were assembling. Further details regarding casualties or the extent of damage were not immediately available. This attack escalates tensions in Yemen, where a civil war has been ongoing since 2014, pitting the Houthis against the internationally recognized government backed by a Saudi-led coalition. The conflict has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis. The Houthis frequently launch attacks against Saudi Arabia and forces loyal to the Yemeni government. This latest incident highlights the continuing volatility of the situation in Yemen and the challenges to ongoing peace efforts.