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Yemeni Houthis and International Coalition Clash in the Red Sea
The Red Sea has become the battleground for clashes between the Yemeni Houthis and the international coalition led by the USA. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that seven anti-ship cruise missiles, being prepared by the Iran-backed group, were destroyed in the last 24 hours. The exact locations where the mobile anti-ship missiles were targeted were not disclosed.
Tensions escalated in the Red Sea when the Houthis seized the ship Galaxy Leader in mid-November, with the Bab al-Mandab Strait being the focal point of the conflict. The Iran-backed group has been firing missiles and kamikaze drones at ships in the Red Sea, a crucial trade route. Despite the efforts of the international coalition’s Operation Prosperity Guardians, the attacks by the Houthis continued. The coalition’s patrols have been unable to deter the group, leading to retaliatory missile strikes on US warships.
Recent images shared by CENTCOM show the British ship Rubymar, which was shot down by the Houthis last week. The vessel, loaded with 41 tons of fertilizer, is slowly taking in water and causing an oil leak. The US military warned of a possible environmental disaster if the ship, which is currently located near Yemen’s Red Sea port of Mocha, leaks its cargo into the sea.
The Rubymar ship, flying the Belize flag, was heavily damaged by two missiles at the entrance of the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The 172-meter-long vessel’s cargo of flammable fertilizer is classified as ‘very dangerous’. Thankfully, all 24 crew members onboard were safely evacuated after the attack.
The Red Sea-Suez Canal-Mediterranean route, vital for global trade, has seen disruptions due to the attacks by the Houthis. Many shipping companies and oil giants have opted for alternative routes, causing supply chain disruptions and price hikes. The situation in the region remains tense as the conflict shows no signs of abating.
