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 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'...
On November 17, 2024, Russian forces executed one of the most intense assaults on Ukraine in nearly three months, targeting the country’s energy infrastructure with a barrage of missiles and drones, according to reports from Agence France-Presse. The attack involved the launch of approxim...
On November 17, 2024, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations announced it had received reports of an incident occurring 25 nautical miles off the coast of Mokha, Yemen. In a statement published on its official website, the authority noted that investigations into the incident are ongoing ...
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...
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. ...
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...
The Israeli Defense Forces announced the commencement of an attack on specific military targets in Iran early Saturday, October 26, 2024. In a statement, the Israeli military confirmed that it is conducting precise strikes on military objectives in Iran, following directives from political lead...
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 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...
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 US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, that it had destroyed two missile systems, one support vehicle, and a drone belonging to the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by the international community, within the past 24 hours. In a statement r...
On Monday, September 9, 2024, the Houthi group, which is internationally designated as a terrorist organization, reported that a US airstrike targeted its positions in Al-Hodeidah Governorate in northwestern Yemen. According to the group’s Al-Masirah website, the airstrike, which it claim...
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) issued a security alert on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, warning of an entity impersonating the organization and demanding ships activate their Automatic Identification System (AIS) and provide location updates. The UKMTO stated in a security notice publ...
The Saudi Arabian National Shipping Company (Bahri) confirmed on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, that its tanker "Amjad" was sailing near another vessel that was attacked in the Red Sea on Monday, but was not targeted and sustained no damage or injuries. In a statement, Bahri stated, &quo...
A commercial vessel was struck by a drone off the coast of Yemen's Hodeidah province on Monday, according to British maritime security firm Ambrey. While no injuries were reported, the incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Ambrey confirmed the ...
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...
The salvage operation for the Greek oil tanker "Sounion," which has been stranded in the Red Sea since being targeted by the Houthi group, is expected to begin in the coming days, according to informed sources. Reuters reported on Friday, August 30th, 2024, that an initial plan for th...