Coordinated Deterrence Holds

The most likely path is that the U.S. 5th Fleet and Royal Saudi Naval Forces translate coordination into tighter patrol patterns, shared targeting data, and convoy advisories. Houthi forces remain hostile but avoid a direct escalation that would invite larger U.S.-Saudi strikes.

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