Given the dangers posed to those aboard Red Sea merchant ships because of attacks by Iran-backed Houthis — not to mention the economic problems that are being caused by Houthi attacks — shipping firms are now calling for Red Sea vessels to have armed guards, which poses some logistics problems, as pointed out in the […]
UK retail giant and others warn of shipping delays due to Houthi attacks on Red Sea merchant ships
The Houthis are Iranian proxies who support Hamas. They have been escalating attacks in the Red Sea against merchant ships traveling to and from Israel. They have also launched missiles against Israel. For this reason, Biden created a naval coalition, called “Operation Prosperity Guardian,” to stop them. The motto for Houthis and their supporters: “Allahu akbar. Death […]
China applauds Australia’s rejection of US-led maritime naval mission against Iran-aligned Houthis
In case anyone has been wondering where China stands on the Israeli-Palestinian issue, here is some illuminating information according to The Guardian: Beijing has been a supporter of the Palestinians since the Mao era and long called for a two-state solution, but it is increasingly close to Israel, and is presenting itself as a neutral […]
US announces naval coalition to protect ships in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks
A naval coalition to “protect shipping in the Red Sea comes as two ships were struck by ballistic missiles fired from Houthi territory on Friday.” As America tries to form the “‘broadest possible’ maritime coalition” to protect the Suez Canal route which sees about six million barrels pass through each day, mainly en route to […]