U.S. Ambassador to Yemen, Steven Fagin, asserted on Tuesday that restoring maritime security in the Red Sea is a crucial prerequisite for achieving a comprehensive political settlement in Yemen. In a statement posted on X by the U.S. Embassy in Yemen, Ambassador Fagin stated, "I believe th...
The U.S. military reported Thursday, April 17, that it destroyed a key fuel facility at the Ras Issa oil terminal in Hodeidah province, a Houthi-controlled area in western Yemen. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated the operation aimed to disrupt a significant revenue source funding the Ir...
U.S. officials stated Thursday that a Chinese satellite company with ties to the Chinese military, Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. (CGSTL), is providing the Iran-backed Houthis with imagery used to target U.S. and international vessels in the Red Sea. Officials reported that CGSTL, linked ...
The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and its accompanying strike group are preparing to join the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea, signaling an expanded U.S. military presence in response to the ongoing conflict with Iran-backed Houthis. The Carl Vinson recently made a port call in Guam on March...
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s steadfast support for Yemen’s unity, stability, and territorial integrity. During a meeting with Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi and Council member Sultan Al-Aradah on the sidelines ...
In an interview with Unipath Magazine, Major General Mohammed Zayed Ibrahim, Yemen's military attaché in Washington, discussed the ongoing Red Sea conflict's impact at the Manama Dialogue in November 2023. He emphasized that the crisis extends across the Middle East, the Horn of Afr...
Th UN said that airstrikes had slashed Hodeidah Port's capacity to receive aid imports to just 25%. Julian Harness, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, detailed the significant damage, including the sinking of four tugboats. Despite the recent Gaza ceasefire, tensions between Iran-backed Hou...
SAADA, Yemen — On January 5, 2024, the Houthi movement reported that the US-led international coalition launched three airstrikes targeting sites in Saada, the group's stronghold in northern Yemen. According to Al-Masirah, a television channel affiliated with the Houthis, the US aircr...
On December 31, 2024, Major General Sultan al-Arada, a member of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, emphasized the need for an international stance against the ongoing threats posed by the Houthi movement, which is designated as a terrorist organization. His remarks came during a meeting...
In a critical meeting on December 26, 2024, Yemeni Presidential Council member, Major General Sultan Al-Arada, emphasized the necessity of strengthening cooperation between Yemen and Egypt to address pressing security challenges in the Red Sea and ensure the safety of vital maritime routes, partic...
On December 26, 2024, the Egyptian presidency announced that the Suez Canal has lost nearly $7 billion in revenue this year, primarily due to ongoing conflicts in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This statement followed a meeting between President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Osama Rabie, ...
On December 18, 2024, the United States announced upcoming operations in coordination with Yemen's Coast Guard, ramping up efforts to disrupt supplies heading to Houthi rebels. This move comes as Washington seeks to rally international support against the Iranian-backed group, which is classif...
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...
Sana'a, Yemen – On December 17, 2024, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces conducted a precision airstrike against a key command and control facility belonging to the Houthi militia, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, in the Yemeni capita...
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 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 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 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...