Houthi attacks in Yemen kill dozens, including Saudis, military spokesman says

• Houthi forces claim missile and drone strikes on military sites in Marib and Mocha killed dozens.
• Houthi forces claim Saudi forces were among the casualties.
• The Houthi attacks follow previous Houthi actions against Mocha and government soldiers.
• The Pentagon reported 153 civilian deaths from U.S. strikes in Yemen last year.
• The Pentagon reported 243 civilian injuries from U.S. strikes in Yemen last year.
• All civilian casualties from U.S. strikes were attributed to three specific April 2025 airstrikes.
• An attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea killed three Pakistani nationals.
• An attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea wounded one Pakistani national.
• Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the Red Sea attack casualties.

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree announced that missile and drone strikes targeting military sites in Marib and Mocha have resulted in dozens of casualties, including Saudi forces. These attacks represent an escalation, following earlier Houthi actions against Mocha and government soldiers. The Houthi spokesperson did not provide specific numbers for the casualties.

In a separate development concerning casualties in Yemen, the Pentagon confirmed to Congress that U.S. strikes conducted in Yemen over the past year led to the deaths of 153 civilians and injuries to 243 others. The Pentagon attributed all these casualties to three specific airstrikes that occurred in April 2025.

Further compounding the security concerns in the region, an attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea resulted in the deaths of at least three Pakistani nationals and left one person wounded. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the fatalities and injuries. This incident has drawn significant condemnation and serves to highlight the ongoing maritime security challenges present in the Red Sea area.