Houthi Attacks on Red Sea Shipping Persist Despite US and UK Strikes

The European Union prepares a naval mission to protect cargo ships, as analysts suggest broader motives behind the Houthi aggression.

US and UK air strikes against the Houthis in Yemen have not slowed their attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
The Houthis have shifted their focus from targeting ships linked to Israel to those associated with the US and UK.
The number of commercial ships using the Red Sea route has dropped by 50% since the start of Houthi attacks.
The European Union plans to launch a full naval mission to the Red Sea to protect cargo ships from Houthi attacks.
Analysts suggest the Houthis' actions may aim to expand their power in Yemen and reposition themselves as key regional supporters of Palestinian resistance.