Houthi attacks on international shipping in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden resurface

Houthi rebels recently resumed attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, despite previous military strikes by U.S. forces. On February 15, an anti-ship ballistic missile was fired from Houthi-controlled regions in Yemen into the Gulf of Aden, targeting the MV Lycavitos, a British-operated bulk carrier. However, the ship sustained only minor damage and continued its journey.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) successfully countered multiple potential attacks, neutralizing three anti-ship cruise missiles in Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen. Previous incidents included the firing of rockets towards the Bab al-Mandeb on February 12, and successful self-defense strikes against unmanned vessels and cruise missiles in Yemen on February 10.

The attacks on shipping have continued despite a brief lull earlier in the week, and ongoing volatility in the area is attributed to the Houthi attacks. This follows U.S. retaliatory airstrikes in Iraq and Syria earlier in the month, which were in response to a deadly attack in Jordan. The incidents highlight the ongoing threat posed by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

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