On December 17, 2024, the Yemeni Coast Guard announced the seizure of 5,795 kilograms of narcotics valued at approximately $4 million, which were reportedly en route to the Houthi militia, designated as a terrorist organization. In a statement released by the Security Media, the Coast Guard det...
On December 17, 2024, the Houthi militia, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, announced plans to host a seminar, including an online session, focused on "Maritime Security in the Red Sea." They have reached out to shipping companies for assistance with ideas ...
On December 11, 2024, the United States issued a warning regarding the "reckless" attacks by the Houthi group, classified as a terrorist organization, against commercial vessels in the Red and Arabian Seas. The U.S. emphasized the need to stop these actions "immediately." In...
On December 11, 2024, the U.S. military announced that two American destroyers successfully intercepted a reckless attack by the Houthi group, classified as a terrorist organization, targeting three commercial vessels in the Gulf of Aden. According to a statement from U.S. Central Command (CENT...
On Friday, December 6, 2024, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported receiving notification of a maritime incident occurring 105 nautical miles northwest of Al Hodeidah, Yemen. In a brief statement shared on platform X, seen by Barran Press, UKMTO indicated that a commercial vessel wa...
On Friday, December 6, 2024, the U.S. State Department announced ongoing efforts to coordinate responses to the reckless attacks carried out by the Houthi movement, which is classified as a terrorist organization, against shipping vessels in the Red Sea. In a statement released by the departmen...
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the European Union naval mission in the Red Sea, known as "Aspides," announced the successful rescue of the crew of the cargo ship MV S.V.A. Star, which flies the Panamanian flag, after they sent a distress signal. In a statement shared on their X platfo...
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the Greek news site Ekathimerini reported that approximately 150,000 tons of crude oil have been successfully transferred from the Greek tanker "Sounion" to the "Delta Blue" at the Port of Suez. According to maritime sources cited in the repor...
On Monday, December 2, 2024, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that its forces successfully thwarted a "reckless" attack launched by the Houthi movement, classified as a terrorist organization, aimed at three commercial ships transiting the Gulf of Aden. In a statement released on the pl...
On Monday, December 2, 2024, Egyptian authorities are racing to rescue the cargo ship VSG Glory, which began sinking near coral reefs off the coast of Quseir in the Red Sea province after being stranded for ten days. According to Reuters, maritime sources reported that the ship, which has a cre...
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...
Kuwait City, Kuwait – On Sunday, November 24, 2024, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atti stated that Egypt could be the most affected by the current escalation in the Red Sea, caused by attacks from the Iran-aligned Houthi militia on commercial shipping vessels. During a press confer...
Washington, D.C. – An analysis published on Saturday, November 23, 2024, by KHQ highlights the urgent need for the United States to adopt an offensive strategy against Houthi threats, particularly by targeting their command and control centers, logistical infrastructure, and drone production...
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...
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...
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...
The Turkish government on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, strongly condemned a missile attack by the Houthi group, an internationally designated terrorist organization, targeting a Turkish cargo ship in the Red Sea. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated it is taking measures to prevent similar atta...
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...
On November 19, 2024, the European Union Naval Force operation in the Red Sea, known as "Aspides," announced that it has successfully executed over 300 protection missions for commercial vessels, ensuring their safe passage through the region during the past nine months since the operati...
On November 18, 2024, the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported that a commercial vessel was targeted in a missile attack off the coast of Aden, just hours after a similar incident near Mocha, western Yemen. In a statement released on its official website, the authority noted that the ship'...