The United States recently took defensive action in Yemen against a group called the Houthis, who are backed by Iran. They carried out five strikes to protect their ships from potential threats. These US strikes back targeted three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles, along with an unmanned underwater vessel and an unmanned surface vessel
US Strikes Back: Defending Against Houthi Threats in Yemen’s Red Sea – A Global Trade Impasse
Red Sea Conflict Escalates: US Strikes Back Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East
According to the U.S. Central Command, this is the first time they’ve seen the Houthis using an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) since the conflict began in October. The military determined that these missiles and vessels posed an immediate danger to American Navy and merchant ships in the region.
The conflict in the Red Sea area, where these US strikes back took place, is part of a broader escalation in the Middle East. It began with clashes between Israel and Hamas, a Palestinian group, after an attack by Hamas on Israel in early October.
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Houthi Attacks Threaten Global Trade: Red Sea Violence Sparks Shipping Route Concerns
The Houthis, who control significant parts of Yemen, claim their attacks are in support of Palestinians facing Israeli aggression. However, the United States and its allies view these actions as reckless and threatening to global trade.
As violence increases in the Red Sea, major shipping companies are avoiding the area, opting for longer routes around Africa instead. This change is causing concerns about higher costs for goods and potential global inflation. It’s also impacting Egypt, which relies on revenue from ships passing through the Suez Canal to and from the Red Sea.
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