Saudi Arabia has reportedly carried out 64 airstrikes across Yemen in the past 24 hours, according to Houthi rebels. This escalation follows renewed attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Simultaneously, the Houthi militia has gained control of the Yemeni city of Mokha, a Red Sea coastal city, and is advancing towards the strategic Bab el Mandeb strait. A Yemeni government source confirmed the Houthi capture of Mokha and their continued progress. The fighting highlights the ongoing conflict in Yemen and the escalating tensions in the region. The Houthis’ control of Bab el Mandeb poses a potential threat to international shipping lanes. These developments signal a worrying intensification of the war, with repercussions for regional stability.