據黎巴嫩《聖約報》（Al-Ahed）報道，阿拉伯專家兼研究員哈桑·阿利表示，沙特因錯誤評估也門胡塞武裝的實力，使自身陷入了一場真正的危機。阿利揚強調，近期發生在也門西海岸地區的事態發展，展現了胡塞武裝的軍事能力。

On Sept. 18 Shenghong Technology said its Huizhou mSAP workshop is producing 1.6T optical modules, with orders on hand full and capacity utilization at healthy levels. Demand for mSAP capacity remains strong; the company is in close contact with customers and will allocate future capacity around customer requirements.

Italy plans to deploy up to four warships, including frigates, to the Bab el-Mandeb to safeguard shipping, the government said. Defense Minister Crosetto has written to EU High Representative kallas urging a timely, effective EU decision to prevent transit disruptions. Crosetto said if other EU members currently in the Red Sea 'Shield' escort mission do not provide ships, Italy will act alone, deploying up to four vessels, and that other members should share the related costs.