Houthi Attacks on Red Sea Shipping Continue Despite US, UK Strikes

Iran-backed Yemeni rebels disrupt global trade, posing a direct threat to the principle of freedom of navigation.

Yemen's Houthi rebels continue to attack commercial ships in the Red Sea, despite multiple missile strikes from the US and UK.
The Houthis have been receiving ongoing support from Iran, which has been shipping weapons to Yemen by sea.
The Houthis' attacks have forced major shipping lines to reroute their ships past the southern tip of Africa, disrupting global trade.
The US and UK's efforts to silence the Houthi rockets, missiles, and drones have been hampered by the Houthis' use of mobile launchers and their resilience in the face of air attacks.
The Houthis' actions are seen as a direct threat to the principle of freedom of navigation, a key pillar of international trade and global order.