The Saudi-led coalition plans to target Houthi arms smuggling operations by sea in Hodeidah province, following a social media announcement by their spokesperson. This move highlights the ongoing conflict in Yemen and the regional tensions surrounding the Houthi group's access to weapons.
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Saudi-led coalition says it will target Houthi arms smuggling operations
16 October 2026 23:26 BST
The Saudi-led coalition says it will target what it described as Houthi operations to smuggle weapons by sea into Yemen’s Hodeidah province.
Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki announced the operation in a post on X, without giving further details.
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