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world-news2 years ago

"UK Monitors Six Craft Nearing Merchant Ship Off Yemen Coast Without Weapons"

A merchant vessel was approached by six small craft near Yemen, as reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), but no harm came to the vessel or crew. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the Red Sea, where Houthi militants have increased attacks on commercial shipping in response to Israel's actions in Gaza. In a related event, a U.S. ship downed a drone launched from Yemen, with CENTCOM stating the action was in self-defense. The Houthis have threatened further attacks, including against U.S. warships, if they are targeted.

via Reuters UK|
##houthimilitants#maritimesecurity
world-news2 years ago

"Rising Red Sea Risks: Houthi Assaults Defy Warnings, Threaten Global Trade"

The United States and its allies have issued a warning to Yemen's Houthi militants to stop their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea or face consequences, hinting at possible military strikes. Experts caution that such action could escalate tensions in the region. The Red Sea is a vital maritime trade route, and continued aggression by the Houthis has prompted this stern response, with the US-led coalition emphasizing the group's accountability for any further disruptions.

via Bloomberg|
##houthimilitants#maritimesecurity
international-relations2 years ago

"US and Allies Threaten Action Against Houthis to Safeguard Red Sea Maritime Route"

The United States and a coalition of international allies have issued a warning to Houthi militants, threatening unspecified consequences if their disruptive actions in the Red Sea continue. The Houthis have been targeting shipping routes, particularly the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, with drone strikes, missile attacks, and hijackings, claiming to target vessels linked to Israel. These actions have been condemned as illegal and destabilizing to global trade and maritime security. The U.S. Navy has already responded by destroying Houthi boats that attempted to board a commercial vessel. The allied nations demand an immediate cessation of attacks and the release of detained vessels and crews, holding the Houthis responsible for any further threats to lives and commerce.

via POLITICO Europe|
##houthimilitants#international-relations
world-news2 years ago

"Iranian Warship Deployment Escalates Red Sea Tensions Amid Maritime Strife"

The Iranian warship Alborz has entered the Red Sea amidst escalating tensions following the US sinking of three Houthi militant ships and the UK's warning of "direct action" to protect maritime navigation. The Iran-backed Houthis have been attacking vessels to support Hamas, disrupting the crucial Suez Canal trade route. In response, shipping companies are diverting around Africa, and the US and UK are taking measures to secure the area and deter further aggression.

via DW (English)|
##houthimilitants#iran
world-news2 years ago

"US Naval Clash with Houthi Forces Escalates Tensions in Red Sea"

U.S. Navy helicopters engaged in a firefight with Houthi militants in the Red Sea, sinking three of their boats and escalating tensions in a crucial maritime route. The Houthis, retaliating against Israel's actions in Gaza, have been targeting commercial shipping, which has led to increased risks and potential rerouting of international trade. The incident could impact ongoing peace negotiations between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis and has raised concerns over the safety of shipping in the region, with potential implications for global shipping rates and supply chains.

via The Washington Post|
#houthimilitants#redsea#shippingrisk