Houthis Disrupt Undersea Cables Linking Europe to Asia
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Houthi rebels have successfully targeted four underwater communication cables between Saudi Arabia and Djibouti, disrupting connectivity between Europe and Asia. The affected cables include the AAE-1, Seacom, EIG, and TGN systems, impacting communication and trade between the two continents. Despite Western responses, including offensive actions, the attacks on international trade by the Iranian-backed Houthi movement continue, with the group expressing solidarity with Palestinians amid the conflict with Israel.