The British website The Loadstar, which specializes in maritime affairs, reported on the decision by Yemeni forces to impose the fourth phase of the naval blockade on ports in the occupied Palestinian territories, describing it as a strategic shift in the maritime conflict.

The website stated that the decision involves targeting vessels operated by any company that conducts business with "Israeli" ports, opening the door to an unprecedented expansion of potential targets and placing major global shipping firms in the line of fire—even if their dealings with the zionist enemy are indirect.

The report highlighted warnings from maritime sources that any commercial connection to the enemy—no matter how minimal—may no longer shield vessels under the new rules of engagement, increasing the risks and complications of navigation in the Red Sea and related trade corridors.

The website also quoted maritime analyst Destine Ozygur from the Danish firm ISSI, who stated that this escalation comes just two months after a period of reduced tensions and now poses a threat to any vessel operated by a company with ties to "Israel", regardless of the cargo's destination or nature.