Houthis Escalate Conflict with US and Allies in Red Sea
TL;DR
Yemen's Houthi rebels have issued a ban on vessels linked to Israel, the US, and the UK from sailing in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Arabian Sea, disrupting international trade and prompting US and British forces to launch air raids on Yemen. The rebels have also announced the use of "submarine weapons" and pledged to continue their attacks in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, despite counterattacks by US and British forces. The Houthi attacks have led to shipping companies redirecting vessels and the US conducting "self-defence" raids, while the European Union has launched a naval mission to protect Red Sea shipping from the rebels.
Topics:worldinternational-relations#houthi-rebels#international-relations#international-shipping#military-conflict#red-sea#yemen
- Houthis order ‘ban’ on Israel, US and UK-linked ships in the Red Sea Al Jazeera English
- Pentagon challenged on notion US strikes are deterring Houthi attacks Fox News
- Iran-Backed Houthis Boost Military Power to Battle US in Red Sea Bloomberg
- Yemen's Houthis target Islander ship in Gulf of Aden The Jerusalem Post
- Houthis down 2nd US combat drone in months as the conflict escalates Business Insider
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