Maritime security

Red Sea arena: Yemen’s Houthis open fourth front in Iran war, with global implications

BEHIND THE LINES: By joining Iran’s war, the Houthis have opened a dangerous new arena – one that could hit global trade, oil flows, and the wider regional balance.

A protester salutes as Houthi supporters demonstrate in solidarity with Iran, in Sana'a, Yemen, March 27, 2026
An Indian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier, Shivalik, arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz, in Gujarat, India, March 16, 2026

UK hosts talks with 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz, US absent

The Strait of Hormuz, the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean, making it essential for international energy.

Strait of Hormuz: The 40-kilometer chokepoint holding the world economy hostage - analysis

A US submarine sank an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka.

'Quiet death': At least 80 killed in US strike on Iranian warship, some still missing


Yemen's Houthis claim attack on ship in Gulf of Aden, say it could sink

The ship was heading north during its journey from Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates to Varna, Bulgaria, when the attack occurred, Ambrey said in an advisory note.

 People enjoy the water as a container ship crosses the Gulf of Suez towards the Red Sea before entering the Suez Canal, in El Ain El Sokhna in Suez, east of Cairo, Egypt, September 5, 2015

Yemen's Houthis claim missile attack on oil tanker in Red Sea

The US State Department said on Friday that the vessel, which was carrying crude oil bound for India, was hit by a missile on its port side.

The Liberian-flagged oil tanker Ice Energy transfers crude oil from the Iranian-flagged oil tanker Lana (former Pegas), off the shore of Karystos, on the Island of Evia, Greece, May 26, 2022.

EU set to launch maritime mission in Red Sea on Monday

In 2022, the EU designated the Northwest Indian Ocean a “maritime area of interest,” an area spanning from the Strait of Hormuz to the Tropic of Capricorn, and from the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean.

 Israel Navy missile ships head to the Red Sea after several aerial intrusions by Houthi drones, November 1, 2023

Seafarers can refuse to sail through Red Sea as Houthis step up attacks -industry

Seafarers remain in the firing line, and have already signed agreements to receive double pay when entering the high-risk zones.

 People enjoy the water as a container ship crosses the Gulf of Suez towards the Red Sea before entering the Suez Canal, in El Ain El Sokhna in Suez, east of Cairo, Egypt, September 5, 2015

Oil tanker targeted by missile in Red Sea attack

The vessel experienced an explosion in the vicinity of the vessel and reportedly sustained minor damage, Ambrey reported.

 An American Navy ship seen in the red sea port of Eilat on June 8, 2021.

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Yemen's Houthis target cargo ship bound for Iran, shipping analysts say

The Star Iris had been transporting a corn cargo from Brazil to Iran, according to ship tracking analysis from data and analytics group Kpler.

 A Houthi follower holds a rocket launcher as others carry a cutout banner, portraying the Galaxy Leader cargo ship which was seized by Houthis, during a parade as part of a 'popular army' mobilization campaign by the movement, in Sanaa, Yemen, February 7, 2024.

US denies Yemen's Houthis claim of attack on US military cargo ship in Gulf of Aden

The Houthi movement earlier in the day said its forces had launched a missile attack on Ocean Jazz in the Gulf of Aden.

 Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023

Red Sea ship hit by drone off coast of Yemen's Aden

The UKMTO said in an advisory note that a ship had been attacked 60 nautical miles southeast of Aden.

 Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023

Houthi drone boat detonates in Red Sea, one day after US warning

The Iran-aligned Houthis, who control much of Yemen, have launched wave after wave of exploding drones and missiles at commercial vessels since November 19.

 The Galaxy Leader cargo ship is escorted by Houthi boats in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023.