Yemeni government forces spokesperson Majed Abdullah Nazili stated that they launched airstrikes on Houthi militants and their vehicles along the Red Sea coast on Saturday, destroying vehicles and weapons, and killing some militants. This follows the Houthi forces' capture of the city of Mocha and Mayyun Island on Thursday and Friday, respectively, giving them full control over the Bab al-Mandab Strait, which is crucial for global oil shipping. Additionally, Saudi Arabia has preventatively shut down its east-west oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones on Friday.