Israel launched targeted airstrikes on Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen following an attack on a Liberian-flagged vessel. This escalation in the Red Sea region raises concerns of greater conflict involving U.

Israeli Defense Forces struck three ports in Yemen, alleging that the ports are used by the Houthi forces to "transfer weapons from the Iranian regime."

As part of a military operation dubbed "Black Flag," IAF jets targeted the ports of Al Hudaydah, Ras Isa, and Salif, as well as the Ras Kanatib Power Plant.