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international-politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Assessing the Impact of Houthi Attacks on Yemen and Red Sea Shipping"

The Houthi rebels in Yemen continue to defy powerful militaries by targeting international shipping and engaging in conflict with the US and UK. The group, representing a minority in Yemen, seized power in 2014 and has since withstood a coalition air campaign. Their recent attacks on Red Sea shipping have escalated tensions, leading to US and UK airstrikes. Despite facing resistance and protests, the Houthis remain resilient and are supplied with munitions by Iran. The situation in the southern Red Sea remains precarious, with no clear end in sight.

via BBC.com|

#civil-war #houthis #international-politics

international-relations-conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

"Biden's Military Mistakes Prompt Houthis' Retaliation: What's Next?"

Houthi leaders have vowed to retaliate against US-UK airstrikes targeting Yemeni governorates, including the capital Sana’a, and have threatened ships in the Red Sea trading with Israel. Iranian leaders have implicitly praised the Houthis and called for Islamic countries to sever ties with Israel. The Aden-based Yemeni government is seeking support for a ground offensive against the Houthis, who remain determined to strike at Israeli shipping despite opposition from other Yemeni factions.

via The Guardian|

#houthis #international-relations-conflict #israel

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Houthi Rebels Target US-Owned Ship in Gulf of Aden

Houthi rebels have targeted a US-owned container ship with a missile in the Gulf of Aden, causing limited damage. The vessel, Gibraltar Eagle, was carrying steel products and reported no injuries. The US and UK have conducted airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in retaliation for previous attacks on shipping, with the UK Prime Minister stating that 13 Houthi launch sites had been destroyed. The Houthi chief negotiator has vowed to continue targeting Israeli-affiliated ships, while the US blames Iran for supporting the Houthi missile capability.

via BBC.com|

#gulf-of-aden #houthi-rebels #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Global Shipping Routes Rerouted Amid Red Sea Attacks"

At least four oil tankers changed course to avoid the Red Sea following joint US-UK airstrikes on Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, amid concerns over Houthi aggression targeting commercial vessels. The strikes were in response to Houthi attacks on international maritime vessels, including the use of anti-ship ballistic missiles. The Danish oil tanker group Torm has temporarily halted its vessels from traveling through the southern Red Sea, and while there have been minimal effects on the US economy, some shippers are taking alternate routes leading to longer shipping times.

via Fox Business|

#houthi-rebels #international-relations #oil-tankers