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 ...
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 ...
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...
On September 30, 2024, the European Union Naval Force in the Red Sea, known as "Aspides," announced the addition of a new Greek frigate to bolster its mission of safeguarding international shipping routes. In a statement released via the social media platform X, which was obtained by ...
Yemen's Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Mohsen Mohammed Al-Daari, addressed British and French officials on Sunday, September 29, 2024, emphasizing that strengthening the capabilities of the Yemeni armed forces is the best solution to secure global trade routes in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait...
On September 25, 2024, Yemen's Foreign Minister and Minister of Expatriates, Shaya Al-Zindani, cautioned against the dangers of complacency or postponement in addressing the Yemeni crisis amid ongoing economic and political challenges. He highlighted the continued influx of weapons and funds t...
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Reuters reported that Iran is mediating with Russia to supply the Houthi group, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, with anti-ship missiles. This development comes as the group has been launching attacks on international shipping in th...
The United States on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, refuted claims made by a Houthi leader that Washington had offered recognition of the group in exchange for halting attacks in the Red Sea and the region. "The United States has not made any offer to recognize the Houthi government in exc...
The European Union Naval Force Mediterranean (Aspides) announced on Monday that the "MV SOUNION" tanker, which was attacked by Houthi forces in the Red Sea in August, has been successfully towed to a safe area without any oil spill. In a statement on X (seen by Barran Press), Aspides ...