Israel said its military carried out strikes on Houthi missile sites in western Yemen after repeated attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. The operation comes amid a wider regional escalation that has put civilian and commercial traffic under growing risk.

According to the Israeli military, the targets included facilities linked to missile launches. The Houthi movement has repeatedly claimed attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, a key global trade route that has been disrupted by the conflict.

The latest strikes add to a cycle of retaliation that has widened beyond Yemen’s borders. For civilians in Yemen, already battered by years of war and economic collapse, renewed military action raises the risk of further instability and damage to infrastructure.

The Reuters report did not indicate an immediate casualty count or independent verification of the extent of the damage. As tensions continue, shipping firms, regional governments, and humanitarian agencies are facing fresh uncertainty over security in one of the world’s most important waterways.