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world20 days ago•25 min saved

Houthis Grab Red Sea Coast, Gaining Iran-backed Leverage but Challenging Yemen's Legitimacy

The Houthis rapidly captured Yemen's Red Sea coast, including Mokha and nearby areas, seizing about 2,100 square miles and displacing more than 100,000 people. While many see it as Iran-backed leverage against the US-Saudi bloc, the move also tests Houthi legitimacy by governing newly seized areas without a broad political bargain, raising the risk of renewed Saudi airstrikes and complicating any durable Yemeni settlement.

via Asia Times|

#bab-el-mandeb-strait #houthi-movement #iran

maritimegeopolitical-news2 years ago•9 min saved

The Haunting Voyage: A Ghost Ship's Fate at the Gate of Tears

The Rubymar, a cargo ship hit by a ballistic missile in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, drifted and sank after its crew was rescued, potentially damaging three crucial internet cables. The damage disrupted connectivity for millions of people from East Africa to Southeast Asia. While it's believed the ship's anchor may have caused the damage, an upcoming repair mission will determine the exact cause. The incident highlights the vulnerability of subsea infrastructure and the risks posed by ongoing missile attacks in the region.

via WIRED|

#bab-el-mandeb-strait #ghost-ship #houthi-rebels

international-conflict2 years ago•1 min saved

"Yemeni Cargo Ship Sinks in Red Sea After Houthi Rebel Attack"

A ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea has sunk after days of taking on water, marking the first vessel to be fully destroyed in their campaign over Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Rubymar had been drifting northward after the attack in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and Yemen’s exiled government confirmed its sinking, attributing it to stormy weather. The Iran-backed Houthis, who claimed the ship sank almost instantly after the attack, did not immediately acknowledge the sinking.

via New York Post |

#bab-el-mandeb-strait #houthi-rebels #international-conflict

international-affairs2 years ago•3 min saved

Shipping Giants Halt Red Sea Routes Amid Houthi Attacks

Major shipping companies, including Maersk, MSC, and CMA CGM, have suspended journeys through the Red Sea due to a series of attacks by Yemen's Houthi movement. The attacks, which have targeted commercial vessels in the southern Red Sea, pose a significant threat to the safety and security of seafarers. The strategic importance of the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, through which much of the world's oil is shipped, has prompted these shipping companies to pause their operations until further notice. The Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for the attacks and has warned international shipping companies against dealing with Israeli ports.

via Fox Business|

#bab-el-mandeb-strait #houthi-attacks #international-affairs

maritime-security2 years ago•3 min saved

Shipping Giants Halt Red Sea Travel as Houthi Attacks Escalate

Shipping companies Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have temporarily halted travel through the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait due to attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi militants from Yemen. The attacks, targeting vessels headed for Israel, have raised concerns about the safety of seafarers. Maersk, the world's second-largest container shipping company, will divert ships away from the area, while Hapag-Lloyd will pause all container ship traffic through the Red Sea. Israel-based carrier ZIM has rerouted vessels to avoid the Arabian and Red Seas, adding significant travel time and fuel costs. The World Shipping Council has called for decisive action to protect seafarers, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation. Discussions are ongoing to form a maritime task force to ensure safe passage in the Red Sea.

via CNBC|

#bab-el-mandeb-strait #hapag-lloyd #houthi-militants

international-affairs2 years ago•5 min saved

Yemen's Houthi Rebels Continue to Target Ships in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched two attacks on container ships in the Red Sea near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital corridor for cargo and energy shipments. The attacks, which targeted the MSC Palatium III and the Al Jasrah, escalate the rebels' maritime campaign and pose a threat to shipping in the region. The Houthis claim the attacks are in response to the Israeli offensive on Gaza, but the connection to the targeted ships is unclear. Separately, a Bulgarian ship was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea.

via Military.com|

#bab-el-mandeb-strait #houthi-rebels #international-affairs

international-affairs2 years ago•3 min saved

Houthi Missile Attack on Container Ship Raises Concerns in Red Sea

A missile fired from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen narrowly missed a container ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial maritime chokepoint. This is the latest attack threatening shipping in the area, with the Houthis carrying out a series of seaborne attacks and launching drones and missiles targeting Israel. The strait, through which nearly 10% of all oil traded at sea passes, sees an estimated $1 trillion in goods annually. The attacks have raised concerns of a wider regional conflict and potential reprisal strikes from Western forces, further destabilizing Yemen.

via The Associated Press|

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international-affairs2 years ago•4 min saved

Houthi Missile Attacks Pose Growing Threat to Maritime Trade and Civilians

Two missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels missed a commercial tanker loaded with Indian-manufactured jet fuel near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, marking the first time an energy shipment heading to the Suez Canal has been targeted. An American warship shot down a suspected Houthi drone during the incident. No injuries were reported. The attack on the tanker Ardmore Encounter escalates the rebels' campaign of targeting ships near the strait and widens the international impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The vessel, carrying jet fuel from India, remains fully operational with no loss of cargo or damage.

via The Associated Press|

#ardmore-encounter #bab-el-mandeb-strait #houthi-rebels

world2 years ago•1 min saved

Houthi Rebel Attacks Threaten Global Shipping and Yemen Peace Plan

Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have launched attacks on commercial ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, creating a new front in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The attacks aim to disrupt cargo flows in response to the fighting in Gaza, leading to increased costs for shippers and prompting countries to reconsider security measures for safe passage.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#bab-el-mandeb-strait #global-shipping #houthi-rebels

international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

Escalating Attacks on Shipping in Red Sea Raise Concerns

A Norwegian-owned tanker ship, the Strinda, was hit by a cruise missile while passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the coast of Yemen. The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the attack, which is believed to have been carried out by Houthi rebels. The ship caught fire but no casualties were reported, and the crew managed to extinguish the flames. The vessel is now proceeding to a safe port. This incident comes amid escalating threats on commercial shipping in the region, with the Houthis targeting vessels in the Red Sea and launching drones and missiles towards Israel. The US and France have reported Houthi drones heading towards their ships but have not directly responded to the attacks.

via Al Jazeera English|

#bab-el-mandeb-strait #houthi-rebels #international-affairs

geopolitics2 years ago•1 min saved

Houthi Hijacking and Israel-Hamas War Escalate Threat to Global Shipping

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have warned that any ship crossing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait will be considered a "legitimate target," escalating the threat to one of the world's most important oil chokepoints. The rebels seized a cargo ship linked to an Israeli company, prompting Israel to blame Iran for the incident. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a crucial sea route connecting the Red Sea to the Arabian Sea, and it is used for the transit of petroleum and natural gas exports from the Persian Gulf. The heightened risk to commercial shipping comes ahead of the OPEC+ group's decision on production policy for next year.

via OilPrice.com|

#bab-el-mandeb-strait #geopolitics #houthi-rebels