Tag: Houthis

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.

Egypt's Suez Canal Authority chairman, Osama Rabei, announced on Sunday that since the beginning of February, 47 ships have been rerouted from the Cape of Good Hope to the Suez Canal.

Yemen's Houthis have threatened to escalate attacks on Israel if Israel resumes its assault on Gaza and does not commit to a ceasefire deal.

Global demand for marine fuel saw a significant rise in 2024 as many shipping companies altered their routes to avoid the Red Sea. The shift came after attacks by Yemen’s Houthis in late 2023, prompting vessels to bypass the Suez Canal and instead sail around southern Africa