Houthi Warning Raises Shipping Risks

A new threat is growing for global trade and shipping routes. The Strait of Hormuz has already become very difficult to use after strikes linked to the US and Israel against Iran. Now, the Houthis in Yemen are warning that they may also block the Bab El-Mandeb Strait. This narrow waterway connects the Red Sea [...]

Israel’s First Naval Strike On Yemen’s Houthis

For the first time, Israel’s navy attacked the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, targeting docks in the rebel-held port city of Hodeida. The Houthis had been firing missiles and drones at Israel since the Gaza war began in October 2023, showing support for Palestinians. Israel warned Yemenis to leave the ports, accusing Houthis of using [...]

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