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Vice President Kamala Harris claimed Thursday that the United States is managing the ongoing crisis in the Red Sea, asserting that Washington is “on top of” developments involving the Houthi movement in Yemen. Meanwhile, the Houthi political bureau denied any direct communication with the White House, contradicting the U.S. stance. Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, have made swift territorial advances along Yemen's Red Sea coast, capturing the port city of Mokha and several strategic islands near the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical global shipping route. These actions have reignited large-scale combat in Yemen and prompted Saudi Arabian airstrikes. The Houthi group has also launched missiles and drones targeting locations within Saudi Arabia. A Saudi military representative stated that attacks conducted on Monday resulted in injuries to 13 individuals across three cities within the kingdom. Conversely, the Houthi leadership alleged that Riyadh executed over 50 air strikes within a 24-hour span on Monday. The conflict has led to the displacement of more than 100,000 people, intensifying regional tensions. Since May 2025, the U.S. has maintained a ceasefire with the Houthi group following President Donald Trump's announcement of ceasing its daily bombing campaign in Yemen, which previously caused the deaths of 208 civilians. Trump has indicated that Washington will uphold this ceasefire and avoid direct military engagement in Yemen. He noted that most vessels traverse the Red Sea, excluding Saudi ships. However, maritime analysts suggest that although non-Saudi vessels are navigating through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, insurance costs could increase significantly due to the Houthi presence. Traffic through the strait has already decreased, with 21 commercial ships passing through on Monday compared to 28 on Sunday, and an average of 70 prior to the current crisis, according to data from Kpler. Despite pressure from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump has opted not to take direct action in the conflict. Annelle Sheline, a researcher at the Quincy Institute, remarked that Trump has thus far resisted calls to resume military operations against Houthi positions. She suggested that instead of replicating past strategies, the U.S. should encourage Riyadh to adopt a different approach, including engaging with the Houthi group, lifting the blockade, and reducing support for anti-Houthi factions. Shireen Al-Adeimi, a professor at Michigan State University, explained that the current situation represents a breach of the ceasefire between the Houthi group and Saudi Arabia, which has existed since 2022 but has not concluded the war in Yemen. She highlighted that the U.S. has supported the Saudi-led coalition throughout multiple administrations, contributing to the devastation in Yemen. Despite a temporary easing of restrictions on flights from Sanaa Airport, the blockade persists, limiting access to the country. Recent escalations include Saudi threats against Yemen for attempting to establish a flight connection to Tehran, followed by bombings of Sanaa Airport. The Houthi group has since captured the entirety of Yemen's western coastline, enhancing their ability to influence shipping routes through the Bab el-Mandeb strait. However, they have not disrupted international shipping, focusing instead on hindering Saudi vessels to compel the kingdom to lift the blockade on Yemen.