Yemen Security & Ports: Yemen’s internationally recognized government says it has shifted from containment to preemptive action as Houthis step up ballistic missiles and explosive drones, including attacks on Mokha port and commercial vessels, while the Yemeni navy reports thwarting Houthi attempts near islands and seizing alleged Iran-supplied drone/military equipment. Maritime Cooperation: Security officials from Yemen, Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti met in Nairobi to boost Red Sea and Gulf of Aden maritime law enforcement, focusing on information-sharing as Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb tensions divert patrols and fuel piracy. Piracy & Shipping Disruption: Turkish and Somali forces freed the Cameroon-flagged MV Latuf from Puntland pirates after a 10-day operation that killed 14 alleged pirates; separately, piracy off Somalia is surging, raising risks for regional trade routes. Humanitarian & Agriculture Impact: IFRC reports heavy rains and floods in Yemen killed 73 and injured dozens, affecting over 53,000 people and damaging homes, infrastructure, and agricultural land. Regional Energy Pressure: US naval operations keep Hormuz open for shipping requests, while Iran insists reopening depends on broader US conditions, keeping energy and logistics uncertainty high for the region. Cement & Trade Security: Yemen’s government warns insurance firms against relying on Saudi guarantees and highlights Houthi smuggling networks expanding across the Horn of Africa, linked to weapons and maritime technologies.