"Escalating Red Sea Tensions Prompt Global Response as Houthi Attacks Threaten Trade and Stability"
The Houthi rebels have launched an unmanned surface drone (USV) attack against commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea, marking the 25th such incident since November 18th. The USV was intended to cause harm but detonated without damaging any vessels or injuring crew members. The US has responded by forming a multinational coalition, Operation Prosperity Guardian, to protect these crucial shipping lanes. The coalition, now consisting of 22 countries, has intercepted several Houthi attacks. Despite the increased maritime security presence, the Houthis' actions continue to pose a threat to international shipping and have wider implications for the global economy.
