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international-affairs1 year ago•5 min saved

Houthis' Attacks on Ships in Yemen Prompt US Investigation

Despite a month of US-led airstrikes, Yemen's Houthi rebels continue to launch significant attacks, damaging a ship in the Red Sea and apparently downing a US drone. The attacks on shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait pose challenges in stopping guerrilla-style assaults, boosting the rebels' standing in the Arab world. The US military has lost at least four drones to shootdowns by the rebels since 2014, and the rebels have targeted multiple ships in the Red Sea, imperiling international shipping. The asymmetrical battle at sea has led the US to destroy numerous missiles and drones, but the continued attacks could force the US to intensify and widen its counterattacks in the region.

via The Associated Press|

#houthi-rebels #international-affairs #international-shipping

international-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

"Houthi Missile Attack on US Vessel Raises Tensions in Red Sea"

Last week's US-led airstrikes in Yemen targeted Houthi rebel capabilities, but a recent Houthi missile attack on a US-owned ship in the Red Sea demonstrates the limited impact of the strikes. Despite destroying or damaging 93% of selected targets, the strikes only degraded a fraction of the rebels' offensive capabilities, leaving them with the ability to continue targeting international shipping. The Biden administration seeks to avoid escalation in the Middle East, where Iranian-backed groups are engaging in tit-for-tat attacks with the US and Israel, disrupting global trade and raising concerns about potential wider conflict.

via CNN|

#houthi-rebels #international-relations #iran