According to Saudi-led coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki, the multinational coalition confirmed on July 25 that military operations targeted Houthi military positions linked to Red Sea shipping threats. Al-Maliki stated that Yemen's Hodeidah port was not attacked, and all major Yemeni ports—including Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and Salif—remain open for maritime traffic and operating normally, receiving commercial vessels carrying food, cargo, fuel, and construction materials.
Al-Maliki reaffirmed that the coalition command will continue taking all necessary military measures to protect its vessels and safeguard Saudi Arabia's interests and national assets. He warned that if the Houthis persist with hostile actions, the coalition will respond decisively and directly.