Houthis Escalate Red Sea Attacks
Houthi forces have reportedly intensified operations in the Red Sea, launching attacks against commercial shipping as regional tensions continue to rise.
Maritime security reports indicate the group has used drones, anti-ship missiles, and armed boats to target vessels transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key gateway to the Suez Canal.
In a separate incident, a merchant ship came under attack from multiple armed boats and was forced to exchange fire before the attackers withdrew.
The growing threat has already pushed war-risk insurance premiums sharply higher, while several shipping companies are reportedly diverting vessels away from the Red Sea and around Africa instead.