Israeli strike on Yemeni port caused $20 million in damage, official says

The Israel Defense Forces said last week that it estimated the strike to have been a major blow to the Houthi economy. Taking the cranes out of service would also prevent the group from bringing in more Iranian weapons via the port, it said.

The port damage caused a temporary interruption of activities but operations resumed quickly, Nusairi said.

The first two container ships docked in Hodeida three days after the Israeli strike, according to Houthi officials.

The port appeared to be operational on Sunday, with container ships anchored on its docks and workers unloading containers using cranes, according to an AFP photographer who toured the area.