Houthi Rebels Intensify Maritime Attacks, Targeting International Shipping
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have escalated their maritime assaults, striking multiple ships in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean as part of a broader campaign linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Yemen's Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, have targeted several ships, including the MSC Orion and the Cyclades, with drone and missile attacks.
- The attacks have forced shippers to reroute around Southern Africa, significantly increasing shipping costs and stoking regional instability.
- Recent attacks include strikes on U.S. destroyers and commercial vessels perceived to have Israeli affiliations, highlighting the strategic nature of the targets.
- The U.S. and UK have conducted retaliatory strikes against Houthi positions in response to the attacks on international shipping.
- The Houthi campaign is part of a wider effort to pressure Israel over its military actions in Gaza, aligning with broader regional tensions.
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