Sana’a – The Houthi escalation in the Red Sea has entered a new phase following a series of attacks on Saudi commercial vessels, in what The Maritime Executive described as a significant shift in the militia’s operational capabilities. The report suggested the Houthis are now relying on intelligence support linked to Iranian satellite systems to improve both target selection and execution. According to the report, the latest pattern of attacks differs from earlier, more sporadic operations, pointing to enhanced precision and access to advanced maritime intelligence. The Houthis are believed to be moving beyond traditional coastal surveillance and fishing boat monitoring, instead leveraging near‑real‑time satellite imagery. This, it argued, has significantly improved the militia’s ability to track and strike vessels with greater accuracy.