Houthis' Red Sea Attacks: Threats to Global Shipping and Supply Chain

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have been attacking ships in the Red Sea as revenge against Israel for its military campaign in Gaza. The attacks have disrupted maritime trade routes, potentially impacting the global economy. The Houthis, armed and trained by Iran, are part of the Yemeni civil war and seek to represent Zaidis and resist radical Sunnism. They have consolidated control over northern Yemen and are backed by Iran as part of the "Axis of Resistance." The attacks on commercial vessels could cause economic shocks, forcing shipping firms to pause operations and potentially raising prices for consumers. The US has formed a multinational naval task force to address the Houthi threat, while Israel warns of potential action if the international community does not respond.