In recent months, Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched a series of attacks in the Red Sea, targeting commercial ships and oil tankers. These attacks have escalated tensions in the region and raised concerns about the safety of international shipping lanes.
The latest incident involved a Saudi oil tanker, which was hijacked by the rebels and later sunk by a missile strike. The rebels claim to have targeted the vessel in retaliation for Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen. In another attack, a UAE-flagged ship was set ablaze by the rebels, causing significant damage to the vessel.
These attacks have sparked fears of a potential escalation in the conflict between the rebels and the Saudi-led coalition, which has been fighting to restore the internationally recognized government in Yemen. The Houthi rebels have been accused of using the Red Sea as a strategic route to smuggle weapons and launch attacks on commercial ships.
The attacks have also raised concerns about the safety of international shipping in the region, with experts warning that the Red Sea could become a hotspot for maritime piracy. The Saudi-led coalition has called on the international community to take action to secure the waterways in the region and prevent further attacks.
The escalation of violence in the Red Sea comes amid a broader conflict in Yemen that has led to a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people facing food insecurity and lack of access to basic services. The international community has called for an end to the violence and a political solution to the conflict in Yemen.
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