Yemen – A devastating Houthi missile strike on Yemen’s Al-Makha port today has left at least 30 people dead, scores injured, and brought all commercial activity to a complete halt, according to Yemeni government and medical officials.

The attack, which targeted multiple facilities within the port complex, struck fuel storage tanks and cargo handling areas, triggering massive fires that burned for hours. Emergency responders have been working tirelessly to recover bodies and treat the wounded, with local hospitals overwhelmed by the influx of casualties. Authorities fear the death toll may rise further as search and rescue operations continue.

In addition to the heavy human toll, the assault has crippled the port’s operations—suspending all cargo handling, shipping movements, and trade activities indefinitely. Al-Makha serves as a critical entry point for humanitarian aid, food, medicine, and fuel, and its closure now threatens to worsen an already severe humanitarian crisis in war-torn regions dependent on these supplies.

The Yemeni government has condemned the attack as an act of "economic warfare" and a "massacre," accusing Houthi forces of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and port workers. While the Houthis have not immediately claimed responsibility, officials have vowed to hold perpetrators accountable and are consulting with regional allies to strengthen air defences and secure the port against future threats.

International maritime agencies have been alerted, and global calls for de-escalation are mounting amid fears over the stability of Red Sea shipping lanes. Humanitarian organizations are urging an immediate ceasefire and unhindered access for relief efforts to prevent further catastrophe.

As smoke continues to rise over Al-Makha, the scale of the tragedy is stark—30 lives lost, families shattered, and a nation’s fragile supply chain severed in a single morning.

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