Tag: Houthis

OFAC sanctioned a Houthi network involved in procuring weapons and commodities as well as stolen Ukrainian grain on 2 April.

Rising instability in the Red Sea region has increased war risk insurance premiums significantly, according to Xclusiv Shipbrokers.

The Atlantic Council has delved into the critical importance of the Suez Canal as a vital artery of global trade in order to point out the need for enhanced security measures to ensure the waterway's smooth operation. 

Dryad Global in its Maritime Security Threat Analysis (MSTA) provides insights into key regions facing risks as threats continue to evolve. 

Yemen's Houthi foreign minister, Jamal Amer, has made it clear that the group will not scale back its attacks on Israeli shipping in the Red Sea, despite U.S. military pressure and appeals from Iran.

The United States has vowed to continue strikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels until they halt attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on 16 March.

The Houthis reiterated their threats against Israeli shipping until crossings to the Gaza Strip are reopened and aid is permitted to enter.

Yemen’s Houthis have given Israel a four-day deadline to lift its blockade on Gaza, threatening to resume attacks on vessels.

The U.S. State Department has officially designated Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. 

The Red Sea crisis has become a critical point in the Middle East conflict, disrupting trade and maritime transport, the World Bank states.