Yemen Escalation Continues: Houthi Attacks on Bab al-Mandab, US Contacts

Military escalation persists on Yemen's western coast and Bab al-Mandab front, with ongoing Houthi attacks on shipping. The US is in contact with Houthis while reaffirming support for the Yemeni government, but navigation impact remains limited so far. This continues an established pattern of conflict, with no major deviation reported.