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...
The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) mission, known as "Aspides," has issued a warning on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, that the recently attacked oil tanker "S.S. Sunion" poses a "serious and imminent threat" to regional pollution. The tanker, which was atta...
The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) operation "ASPIDIS " has warned of a potential environmental catastrophe in the Red Sea following a Houthi attack on a Greek oil tanker. The European mission, in a statement on X (monitored by Barran Press), reported that it success...
A third vessel owned by the Greek company Delta Tankers has been attacked in the Red Sea, raising concerns about escalating tensions in the region. The attack, confirmed by the maritime news website Splash 247, monitored by "Barran Press", marks the fourth incident involving ...
The Atlantic Council for Strategic Studies has drawn a parallel between the attacks by the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, and the acts of piracy that plagued the Horn of Africa in the early 2000s. In a comprehensive study t...
Dubai Ports World (DP World), a global port operator, has announced a 60% drop in its first-half profits, partially attributed to attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who are designated as a terrorist group by several countries. The attacks have significantly impacted shipping through the Red...
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday, August 17, 2024, the destruction of a drone boat belonging to the Iranian-backed Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization, in the Red Sea. A CENTCOM statement, published on X, seen by "Barran Press", stated: "Ove...
Local sources reported on Friday, August 16, 2024, that two soldiers and a bulldozer driver were killed in a sabotage attack on a military site in Marib Governorate (northeastern Yemen). According to the online platform "Marib 360," the two soldiers, both members of the Abidah tribe, ...
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, receiving a report of a maritime incident 63 nautical miles southwest of Hodeidah, Yemen. In a statement published on its website, seen by "Barran Press", the UKMTO said the captain reported an explosion at...
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. ...
A Greek-operated container ship that was struck by a Houthi missile off the coast of Yemen on Saturday has arrived safely in Djibouti, the company confirmed on Monday. The attack, the first of its kind in two weeks, resulted in no injuries or oil spills. The Iranian-backed Houthi group cl...
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced early Wednesday, July 24, 2024, that it had destroyed three missile launch sites belonging to the Houthi rebels, designated as a terrorist organization. In a statement on X (monitored by "Barran Press"), CENTCOM stated, "Over the past 24...