Houthi militants are ramping up attacks along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, shutting operations at a strategic seaport and pushing closer to the Bab al-Mandeb, a critical shipping chokepoint. The militant group’s recent missile and drone attacks forced the closure of the port of Mokha, a key logistics hub for civilian shipping and for anti-Houthi forces operating along the coast, Yemeni authorities said.

The Wall Street Journal’s Jared Malsin and Saleh al-Batati report that the attacks threaten global trade routes through the Red Sea, raising concerns for shipping lines and insurers. Meanwhile, Uber announced a partnership with Zipline to expand drone delivery services, and home‑improvement activity shows signs of a sputtering revival.

Analysts warn that continued Houthi aggression could force rerouting of vessels around Africa, increasing costs and transit times. International naval forces are monitoring the situation, but a durable solution remains elusive as the conflict in Yemen persists.