FILE PHOTO: Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023. Houthi Military Media/Handout via REUTERS
Axios: U.S. warns Houthis to stop attacks in Red Sea
The Biden administration has sent messages to the Houthi rebels in Yemen via several channels recently warning them to stop their attacks on ships in the Red Sea and against Israel, two U.S. officials said.
Why it matters: The Houthi attacks have created tensions in the region and are posing a growing threat to ships navigating one of the region's main commercial shipping routes.
Driving the news: Since the Israel-Hamas war started, the Houthis have launched more than 70 drones and ballistic missiles towards Israel, which is more than 1,000 miles away from Yemen, the IDF said.
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WNU editor: The Houthis have been busy .... Houthis Claim Third Red Sea Ship Attack as Trade Risks Rise (Bloomberg).
In response, the U.S. is focused on forming an alliance to deter Yemen's Houthis from launching attacks .... US Is Working With Allies to Stop Houthi Red Sea Attacks (Bloomberg). More here .... U.S. seeks 'broadest possible' Red Sea maritime coalition against Houthi attacks (Reuters).
Iran has already responded .... Iran warns US will face ‘problems’ with Red Sea task force plans (Al Jazeera).