Escalating Tensions: Iran-Backed Commandos Seize Ship, Raising Shipping Disruption Concerns

Iran-backed Houthi rebels have released a chilling video showing the hijacking of an internationally flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea. The footage captures the rebels conducting a helicopter raid, storming the vessel, and taking the entire crew hostage. The Houthi group claims the incident is related to Israel's ongoing war against Hamas, but Israeli officials have denied any connection to the ship. The condition of the hostages is unknown, and negotiations are underway for their release. Iran's naval activities in the region have long been a concern for Western militaries.