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international-affairs2 years ago•3 min saved

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.

via Business Insider|

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international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Israel Accuses Iran of Orchestrating Houthi Hijacking in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi rebels, allegedly acting on Iran's orders, hijacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea. The ship, Galaxy Leader, was traveling from Turkey to India and was registered under a British company but operated by a Japanese firm. Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu's office condemned the incident as an act of Iranian terrorism and expressed concerns about the security of global shipping lanes. The ship had no Israelis on board, but there were 25 crew members from various countries. The Houthis, who have been battling the Yemeni military for over a decade, have threatened to target Israeli vessels in solidarity with the Palestinians amid the conflict in Gaza.

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