"US and Allies Respond to Houthi Maritime Threats in Red Sea"

Houthi militants in Yemen launched an attack on a Maersk container ship in the Red Sea, leading the shipping giant to suspend its sailings through the area for 48 hours. The vessel, Maersk Hangzhou, was targeted with missiles and small boats but remained maneuverable and the crew was unharmed. The attack is part of a series of disruptions affecting maritime trade through the strategic Suez Canal, prompting some ships to take longer routes around Africa. The U.S. has initiated Operation Prosperity Guardian to protect shipping in the region, but participation from allies has been tepid. In response to the attacks, which are seen as supported by Iran, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has called on Iran to help stop the Houthi actions that threaten global trade and safety.