The conflict in Yemen continues to escalate, with Houthi rebels stating that Saudi Arabia launched 26 attacks on their controlled areas in the past 24 hours, totaling 300 over the past week. Meanwhile, Yemeni government forces claim to have killed 30 Houthi fighters and wounded over 60 in clashes in Taiz province. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kallas, stated that given the deteriorating regional situation, the EU's Red Sea naval mission "Operation Shield" has raised its alert level, calling Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia "unacceptable and damaging to the global economy." Previously, Houthi rebels had taken control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and assured the United States they would not attack non-Saudi-affiliated vessels.