About a year ago, the Houthi group, classified as a terrorist organization, announced the start of its attacks on commercial ships heading to Israel through the Red Sea, claiming to support the Palestinian resistance in Gaza and pressure Israel to stop its war against the Palestinian people. Re...
The internationally recognized Yemeni government stated on November 7, 2024, that the Houthi group's militarization of the Red Sea and its attacks on commercial shipping vessels have significantly impacted food supplies in Yemen, leading to rising prices. This assertion was made by Minister...
The Iranian news agency IRNA reported on November 6, 2024, that the Iranian Navy's 100th fleet has been deployed in the Gulf of Aden, off the southern coast of Yemen. According to Admiral Aria Shafqat Roudsari, head of the Khomeini Naval University in Noshahr, the deployment is crucial for ...
A report by the Washington Post on November 4, 2024, highlights how the Houthi movement, designated as a terrorist organization, has capitalized on the United States' backing of Israel during its military actions in Gaza. The article discusses recent US efforts in the Middle East, particula...
A senior U.S. military official has criticized the United States’ approach to the Houthi movement, designated as a terrorist organization, for contributing to ongoing maritime attacks on commercial vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea. Retired General Kenneth McKenzie, former ...
On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Reuters reported that an attempt by the Iran-backed Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization, to target a Liberian-flagged commercial ship operated by Greece in the Red Sea near the coast of Yemen has failed. According to a maritime security source cite...
On Monday, October 28, 2024, the British maritime security company Ambrey reported two explosions near the Yemeni region of Dhubab. The company stated that a commercial vessel had reported the explosions occurring approximately 14 nautical miles southwest of the coastal city of Dhubab in the Ta...
A U.S. official reported on Saturday, October 26, 2024, that the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier group has destroyed more than 100 rockets and drones during its ongoing combat operations against the Iran-backed Houthi movement in the Red Sea. Captain Chris Hill, commander of the USS Dwight D. ...
A U.S. official reported on Saturday, October 26, 2024, that the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier group has destroyed more than 100 rockets and drones during its ongoing combat operations against the Iran-backed Houthi movement in the Red Sea. Captain Chris Hill, commander of the USS Dwight D. ...
An American analysis published on October 18 emphasizes the urgent need for a new strategy to confront the escalating threats posed by the Houthi group, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization. The analysis argues that traditional military solutions have failed to rein in t...
A joint statement issued on Wednesday by Egypt and Saudi Arabia emphasized the importance of maintaining security and stability in the Red Sea region, while also supporting comprehensive political efforts to resolve the Yemen crisis. The statement, released after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin...
According to Arabian Gulf Business Insight, Houthi attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea have resulted in a more than 50% increase in air cargo shipments to Saudi Arabia. The American platform, which specializes in reporting on economic and trade trends in the Gulf and the broader Middle E...
The European Union's mission in the Red Sea, known as "Aspides," announced on Monday that it has successfully secured the passage of several commercial vessels through the Red Sea to the Mediterranean. In a statement shared on platform X, which was reviewed by Barran Press, Aspide...
On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia reiterated its commitment to ending the war in Yemen and achieving a comprehensive political solution, while calling for "wisdom and restraint" to avoid escalation in the Red Sea. This statement was made during Saudi Arabia's address at the 57th session ...
A recent investigation by the Swiss organization InPact has uncovered that the Houthi group, classified as a terrorist organization by international bodies, is coordinating maritime attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Gulf of Aden through a newly established humanitaria...
A senior U.S. diplomat stated on Thursday, October 3, 2024, that China has rejected calls from the United States for a coordinated international response to the Houthi attacks on international shipping and has allegedly encouraged the rebel group to target ships from other nations instead of its o...
On Thursday, October 3, 2024, Reuters reported that the Iran-backed Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization internationally, has been sending threatening emails to commercial shipowners operating in the Red Sea. According to the agency, "On a warm spring night in Athens, just ...
British maritime trade authorities reported on Tuesday that two ships sustained damage from missile and drone attacks off the coast of Hodeidah, Yemen. Fortunately, the crews of both vessels are reported to be unharmed. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a statement confirming that...
Egypt announced on Tuesday that revenues from the Suez Canal dropped by 25% in the last fiscal year, which ended in June, largely due to ongoing regional tensions. A report from the Central Bank of Egypt revealed that Suez Canal revenues amounted to $6.6 billion, down from $8.8 billion in the p...
On Tuesday, October 1, the British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident occurring 64 nautical miles northwest of Hodeidah, Yemen, adding that authorities are currently investigating the matter. The agency indicated that the vessel involved had reported four separate incidents ...