Terrorism, hunger and devastating floods have roiled the Horn of Africa nation. Now, it faces an even bigger challenge: the prospect of war with a neighbor, Ethiopia.
Tag: Gulf of Aden
U.S. Warns of Environmental Damage if Vessel Struck by Houthis Sinks
The damaged ship, called the Rubymar, is carrying a large amount of fertilizer and is slowly taking on water, the military said.
Houthi Attack Forces Crew to Abandon Cargo Ship in Gulf of Aden
The attack on the ship, the Rubymar, appeared to be one of the Houthis’ most successful after months of firing drones and missiles at ships in the region.
U.S. Says it Struck Houthi Targets, Including Underwater Drone, in Yemen
The American military said it believes it is the first time such an undersea weapon had been used in the current conflict in the Red Sea.
U.S. Designates Houthis a Terrorist Group
The designation allows the United States to crack down on the group’s access to the global financial system.
U.S. Conducted Cyberattack Against Iranian Military Ship, Official Says
The move was part of the Biden administration’s retaliation to a drone attack at an outpost in Jordan that killed 3 Americans.
U.S. and U.K. Strike Iran-backed Houthi Sites in Yemen
The strikes against eight sites come as the Iran-backed militant group remains defiant and the region teeters on the edge of a wider war.
US Declares Two Missing Navy SEALs Dead in Somalia
The U.S. military has ended a 10 day search for the commandos who went overboard during the mission off the Somalia coast.
Somaliland Deal to Grant Ethiopia Red Sea Access Draws Condemnation
A landmark pact between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland has drawn condemnation from Somalia. Other neighbors also worry about allowing potential naval access to the Red Sea.
In Israel, Jake Sullivan Denies Talk of a Rift Over Gaza War
“We’re not here to tell anybody, ‘You must do X, you must do Y,’” the national security adviser said. His visit came as the Israeli military said it had accidentally killed three Israeli hostages.