Yemeni Government Calls for Collective Measures to Counter Houthi Threat

Yemeni Government Calls for Collective Measures to Counter Houthi Threat

Rome, Italy – On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the internationally recognized Yemeni government emphasized the urgent need for collective actions to combat the Houthi threat, including measures to prevent arms smuggling and activate the inspection mechanisms established by the UN Security Coun...

British Maritime Authority Reports Chase of 12 Boats Near Aden Coast

British Maritime Authority Reports Chase of 12 Boats Near Aden Coast

On November 21, 2024, the British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident involving a merchant vessel pursued by up to 12 small boats approximately 74 nautical miles southwest of Aden. The captain of the ship detailed the encounter, stating that over two hours, the boats followed cl...

IMF Reports Red Sea Tensions Cost Egypt 70% of Suez Canal Revenue

IMF Reports Red Sea Tensions Cost Egypt 70% of Suez Canal Revenue

On November 20, 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that ongoing tensions in the Red Sea have led to a staggering 70% drop in revenues from the Suez Canal, a vital source of foreign currency for Egypt. This statement followed the IMF's fourth review of Egypt's economic re...

U.S. Defense Secretary: Houthis See Themselves Less Dependent on Iran

U.S. Defense Secretary: Houthis See Themselves Less Dependent on Iran

Washington, D.C. – On November 21, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated that the Houthi group, classified as a terrorist organization, perceives itself as increasingly independent from Iran. He reaffirmed the United States' commitment to weakening the capabilities of the H...

U.S. Official Expresses Deep Concerns Over Russian Support for Houthis

U.S. Official Expresses Deep Concerns Over Russian Support for Houthis

On November 19, 2024, a U.S. State Department official expressed significant concerns regarding Russia's serious engagement with the Houthi movement, which is internationally classified as a terrorist organization. This statement was reported by Business Insider. The official indicated that...

Pentagon Confirms Foiled Houthi Attack on U.S. Destroyers

Pentagon Confirms Foiled Houthi Attack on U.S. Destroyers

On November 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the successful thwarting of a Houthi attack involving multiple drones and missiles targeting two American destroyers as they transited the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder told reporters that the vessels were ta...

U.S. Defense Department Deploys F-35C Fighters Against Houthi Targets

U.S. Defense Department Deploys F-35C Fighters Against Houthi Targets

On November 13, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the deployment of F-35C fighter jets, operated by the U.S. Marine Corps, in recent operations against the Houthi group, which is designated as a terrorist organization internationally. According to the military-focused outlet "...

British Maritime Authority Reports Explosions Near Hodeidah Coast

British Maritime Authority Reports Explosions Near Hodeidah Coast

The British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on November 12, 2024, that a vessel was subjected to multiple explosions off the coast of Hodeidah, southwestern Yemen. According to a statement from UKMTO, a ship located 70 nautical miles southwest of Hodeidah reported several explosions ...