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Yemen's Houthis launched a barrage of missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in retaliation for Saudi strikes on Hodeidah. The tit-for-tat attacks raise Red Sea tensions.
Yemen's Houthis launched a barrage of missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi strikes on Hodeidah. The tit-for-tat pattern has become the normal rhythm of Red Sea conflict — strike, retaliate, escalate. Neither side shows signs of de-escalating.
Red Sea tensions directly affect global shipping because the chokepoint carries roughly 12% of world trade. When missiles and drones are flying regularly, insurance costs rise, shipping times lengthen, and companies reroute around Africa. The Houthis' sustained ability to retaliate suggests they're not being defeated by Saudi air superiority.
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