Djibouti Struggles to Process Thousands of Yemeni Refugees Fleeing the Houthis
The Houthi offensive in Yemen has displaced over 82,000 people since the beginning of September, over 3,000 of whom have fled to Djibouti.
Gulf of Aden
Yemeni Civilians Flee as Houthi-Saudi Conflict Continues
Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi insurgents of Yemen exchanged more cross-border drone, missile, and aircraft strikes on Thursday.
Saudi Arabia Proposes ‘Maritime Defense Coalition’ for Red Sea
Saudi Arabia on Thursday held the first planning session for its proposed Red Sea maritime defense coalition which would secure the vital trading passage through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Gulf of Aden against piracy and terrorism, primarily from the Iran-backed Houthi separatists of Yemen.
Report: Yemen’s Iran-Backed Houthis Plan to Extort ‘Fees’ for Red Sea Shipping
The Iran-backed Houthi insurgents of Iran are reportedly considering a plan to extort “fees” for safe passage of international shipping vessels in the Red Sea, modeled on Iran’s plans to collect ransoms for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Threatens to Shut Down Middle Eastern Oil Production as U.S. Reimposes Blockade
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday threatened to cut off all supplies of Middle Eastern oil to the rest of the world, in retaliation for the restored U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.
Report: Somali Pirates Team Up with Houthi Terrorists to Attack Key Oil Trade Route
A report published this week suggests pirates from Somalia are once again threatening commercial shipping in the Red Sea, reportedly working with the Iran-backed Houthi insurgents of Yemen to menace a trillion-dollar flow of seaborne oil.
Iran Claims Somalia Banning Israeli Ships from Bab al-Mandab Strait
The government of Somalia on Thursday announced Israeli ships are no longer allowed to pass through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a vital passage that links the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.
Exclusive: Somaliland President Invites U.S. Security, Economic Partnership in ‘Strategically Positioned Territory’
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi said his nation is ready to enter into a full security and economic partnership with the United States, arguing that it occupies what he called “perhaps the most strategically positioned territory in the region” — positioned along a maritime corridor that carries 30 percent of global container traffic, with abundant critical minerals and a stable, pro-Western foothold in a volatile corner of the world.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Makes First Somaliland Visit Since Recognition: ‘Unlike Palestine, It’s Not a Virtual State’
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar declared it a “great privilege” to conduct Israel’s first official diplomatic visit to Somaliland, using the historic trip to underscore that Jerusalem alone will decide “whom it recognizes and with whom it maintains diplomatic relations.”
Maersk to Resume Suez Canal Shipping Operations ‘as Soon as Conditions Allow’
Shipping giant Maersk said on Tuesday that it was close to resuming shipping through the Suez Canal almost two years after terrorist attacks from the Iran-backed Houthi insurgents of Yemen forced many transport companies to avoid the route through the Red Sea that leads to the canal.
Houthi Revels Claim Dutch-Flagged Cargo Ship Left Ablaze and Adrift by Missile Strike
Yemen Houthi rebels claimed responsibility early on Wednesday, underlining the range of their weaponry and their campaign targeting shipping.
Yemen’s Houthi Terrorists Threaten ‘Sanctions’ Against U.S. Oil Companies
The Iran-backed Houthi terrorists of Yemen on Tuesday threatened to impose “sanctions” against 13 American oil companies, including ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Marathon Petroleum.
Maersk: Red Sea Still Too Dangerous for Shipping Due to Houthi Terrorism
Danish shipping giant Maersk posted an update on the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden situation on Friday that said the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Bab-el-Mandeb strait are still too dangerous for commercial vessels, despite promises by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorists of Yemen to discontinue their attacks.
U.S. Navy Repels Red Sea Attack: Shoots Down Barrage of Houthi Missiles, Drones
U.S. Navy warships shot down a barrage of Houthi terrorist cruise missiles and drones launched Friday from Yemen at the shipping lanes of the Red Sea.
Iran-Backed Houthis Claim to Have Shot Down Another $30 Million U.S. Drone
The Iran-backed Houthi terrorists of Yemen claimed on Sunday to have shot down another expensive U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone.
Houthis Claim Missile Attack on Maersk Ship, Fourth Attack in 24 Hours
The Iran-backed Houthi terrorists of Yemen took responsibility on Tuesday for attacking the container ship Maersk Sentosa in the Arabian Sea.
Maersk CEO Expects Houthi Terrorism in Red Sea Will Continue
Vincent Clerc, CEO of Danish shipping giant Maersk, informed his customers that he expects Iran-backed Houthi terrorism to continue disrupting Red Sea shipping into the third quarter of 2024, and perhaps beyond.
Commercial Ship on Fire After Houthi Missile Attack, Crewmember Injured
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Thursday that a Palau-flagged, Ukrainian-owned, Polish-operated bulk carrier called MV Verbena was sailing through the Gulf of Aden when it was hit by two anti-ship missiles launched by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorists of Yemen.
Iran-Backed Houthis Attack Three Ships in Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean
The Iran-backed Houthi terrorists of Yemen announced on Thursday they had targeted three more commercial vessels with missiles and drones.
Maersk Will Continue Avoiding Red Sea for ‘Foreseeable Future’ due to Houthi Attacks
Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk announced on Tuesday that it will continue to avoid Red Sea shipping lanes for the “foreseeable future” due to terrorist attacks by the Iran-sponsored Houthi insurgents of Yemen.
Houthis Claim Attacks on Three Ships After Two-Week Terror Pause
The Iran-backed Houthi insurgents resume terrorist attacks against Red Sea shipping after a two-week pause.
Houthi Leader: Red Sea Strikes Are ‘Continuing, Escalating, and Effective’
The leader of the Iran-backed Houthis of Yemen says the terror campaign against Red Sea shipping is “continuing, escalating, and effective.”
Houthi Bombings Show Biden’s ‘Prosperity Guardian’ Coalition Doing Nothing to Stop Red Sea Attacks
A string of Houthi missile and drone attacks demonstrates the ineffectiveness of President Biden’s “Operation Prosperity Guardian.”
Houthis Claim Two More Attacks on ‘American’ Ships and a Drone near Yemen
The Iran-backed Houthi terrorists of Yemen damaged a British-registered cargo vessel badly enough to make the crew abandon the ship.
Insurance Costs for Red Sea Shipping Soar by up to 50%
Insurance costs for Red Sea transit have risen by up to 50 percent since the Houthi terrorists began attacking commercial vessels.
Houthis Claim Missile Attack on U.S. Navy Warship
The Iran-backed Houthi terrorists of Yemen attacked the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely, which intercepted their missile.
Houthis Bomb Tanker Carrying Russian Cargo After Powwow in Moscow
The Iran-backed Houthi terrorists of Yemen launched a missile at a tanker carrying Russian fuel through the Gulf of Aden on Saturday.
Maersk Suspends U.S.-Flagged Shipping After Houthis Attack Again
Danish shipping giant Maersk suspended U.S.-flagged Red Sea shipping after the latest Houthi missile attack.
‘Patently False’: U.S. Denies Houthi Claim of Attack on American Cargo Ship
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) said Houthi claims of attacking an American cargo ship are “patently false.”
Yemen’s Ousted Government Demands Direct Aid for Its Army Against Houthis at Davos
The Presidential Leadership Council, Yemen’s legitimate government, said global powers should fund its “ground forces” against the Houthis.
‘Prosperity Guardian’ Fail: India Rescues U.S.-Owned Ship from Houthi Attack
The Indian Navy rescued a U.S.-owned merchant ship from a drone attack launched by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorists of Yemen.
BP, Evergreen Halt Shipments Through Red Sea After Iran-Backed Houthi Terror Attacks
BP on Monday joined the growing list of companies that have halted or restricted shipping through the Red Sea due to terrorist attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorists of Yemen.
Hapag-Lloyd Container Ship Set Ablaze in Red Sea After Yemen Missile Strike
A large container ship was struck by a projectile fired from Yemen, causing some cargo to fall overboard and setting a fire on the ship.
British Air-Warfare Destroyer Deployed to Persian Gulf, Joining Frigate and Other Warships
The deployment follows the seizure of an Israeli-linked cargo vessel by Iranian-backed Yemeni Huthis in the Red Sea on November 19.
