Yemen–Saudi escalation and mass mobilization: Yemen’s Supreme Political Council and allied figures staged large “Warning and Mobilization Friday” rallies across Sanaa and multiple provinces, with leaders calling the blockade an act of war and warning of readiness to respond if aggression continues. Parliament and leadership messaging: Yemen’s Parliament reaffirmed full support for the Leader of the Revolution’s historic speech, framing it as a push to restore rights, break the siege, and reject foreign interference. Security in Hadramout: Four Yemeni soldiers were killed and around ten wounded in an armed attack on a government forces gathering in Hadramout’s Ramaa district, triggering a manhunt. Media accountability: Yemeni authorities announced arrests of a cell linked to the killing of Al Arabiya reporter Mohammed Ayedha in Mukalla, with suspects set to be referred to trial. Humanitarian and air links: Yemen demanded the unrestricted reopening of Sanaa airport to all destinations and rejected “partial” measures, while Saudi and Jordan welcomed steps to resume regular Amman–Sanaa commercial flights. Regional pressure on Yemen’s chokepoints: As the US-Iran conflict widens and shipping risks rise, Yemen’s strategic position around Bab al-Mandab is again in focus, with renewed talk of possible disruptions to Red Sea routes. US travel warning: The US placed Yemen and 22 other countries on Level 4 “Do Not Travel,” underscoring how the wider conflict is tightening travel and safety constraints.