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 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 Sunday, December 1, 2024, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported receiving notification of a maritime incident off the coast of Aden, southern Yemen. In a brief statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) and reviewed by Barran Press, the British agency indicated that the incident oc...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, The National reported five potential reasons for the decrease in maritime attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthi group, which is designated as a terrorist organization. The report also highlighted a growing isolation among Houthi leaders due to fears of being targeted. ...
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. ...
The National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning has issued a warning about potential sea turbulence along the coasts of Socotra and eastern provinces in Yemen. The center forecasts varying degrees of rainfall across 20 provinces in the coming hours. In its daily bulletin, reviewed by &quo...
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a commercial vessel sustained damage on Thursday due to an attack by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Hodeidah, western Yemen. In a statement, the UKMTO, managed by the British Royal Navy, noted that the ship's captain report...
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...
On September 8, 2024, Yemen's Minister of Information, "Moammar Al-Eryani," stated that remarks made by Iranian Revolutionary Guard Commander Major General Hossein Salami have revealed the true motives behind Houthi attacks on maritime trade routes. In a press statement released b...
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced early Saturday, August 31, 2024, that two missiles exploded near a ship 130 nautical miles east of Aden, southern Yemen. In a statement on its website, the agency reported that "the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report of...
Greece has informed the United Nations of a potential 2.2-mile-long oil spill in the Red Sea, coinciding with the location of the tanker "Sounion," according to the European Maritime Safety Agency on Friday, August 30, 2024. Greece, in a message distributed by the UN's m...
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Friday, August 23, 2024, that three fires were observed on board a Greek-flagged tanker, a day after its crew was evacuated following an attack in the Red Sea. In a notice published on its official X account, monitored by "Barran Press, ...
A British oil tanker was targeted in a series of attacks off the coast of Yemen's al-Mokha port in the Red Sea on Thursday and Friday, according to British maritime security reports. While the attacks caused no damage or injuries, they highlight the ongoing maritime insecurity in the region. ...
The Saudi Project for the Clearance of Yemeni Lands from Mines (MASAM) announced on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, that its team in the Aden and West Coast sector successfully destroyed an unexploded missile found underwater in the Al-Ardi area off the Bab el-Mandeb coast. In a statement published on ...