🚨 The Saudi Arabia-led multinational coalition confirmed Tuesday it conducted limited airstrikes on Yemen's strategic Mukalla Port, escalating tensions in the Red Sea region. The strikes come amid heightened regional instability as 2025 draws to a close.
🔊 Coalition officials urged civilians, armed groups, and fishermen in Hadhramaut province to evacuate the area 'immediately,' according to Saudi state media. Al Arabiya TV reported the warning was issued early Tuesday, though no timeline was given for the evacuation.
🌍 Mukalla Port – a critical hub for humanitarian aid and commercial goods – has been a focal point in Yemen's decade-long conflict. While coalition forces claim the operation targets 'military threats,' local sources fear disruptions to vital supply chains as the new year approaches.
📉 This development follows months of fragile ceasefires in Yemen. Analysts suggest the strikes could impact global energy markets, given the port's proximity to key shipping lanes. No casualties have been officially reported as of today.
💡 Why it matters: With 70% of Yemen's imports flowing through Mukalla, this escalation risks worsening what the UN already calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Young professionals tracking Asian and Middle Eastern markets are advised to monitor oil price fluctuations.
