Senior Houthi Official Signals Naval Blockade and Red Sea Attacks Imminent

Senior Houthi politburo member Mohammed al-Bukhaiti declared 'All options at the military level are possible' and stated the group was considering a naval blockade targeting vessels of 'aggressor countries' in the Red Sea. Two unnamed Houthi leaders told the AP the group intends to resume missile and drone attacks on ships. The Houthis retain a significant drone stockpile despite depleted missile reserves from the Gaza war era, and have reinforced positions along the Red Sea coast including Hodeidah.