Iranian-backed Houthi gunmen from Yemen had fired on American helicopters responding to an attack on a commercial ship, U.S. Central Command reported.
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Hoping for Peace With Houthis, Saudis Keep Low Profile in Red Sea Conflict
Riyadh is seeking to avoid getting dragged back into a bloody clash with the Yemeni militia, which has sowed chaos by attacking shipping and firing missiles at Israel.
Red Sea Shipping Halt Is Latest Risk to Global Economy
Next year could see increasing volatility as persistent military conflicts and economic uncertainty influence voting in national elections across the globe.
Houthi Militia in Yemen Presents a Special Challenge for U.S.
In the past month alone, the Iranian-backed group has launched more than 100 attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
U.S. Prepares to Lift Ban on Sales of Offensive Weapons to Saudi Arabia
Some lawmakers are likely to oppose the move, but officials said the Biden administration has noted the kingdom’s de facto cease-fire with the Houthi militia in Yemen.
Amid Gaza War and Red Sea Attacks, Yemen’s Houthis Refuse to Back Down
The militia, which has targeted ships it says are connected to Israel, has vowed not to stop until the siege in Gaza ends and claims that a new U.S.-led maritime task force cannot deter the attacks.
BP Pauses Oil Shipments Through Red Sea Amid Fears of Attacks
Global energy prices jumped as tensions escalated around the vital shipping route, where drone and missile assaults have prompted some companies to halt sending cargos.
Three Israeli Hostages Killed in Error Had White Flag, Israel Says
The military said the mistaken killing of the three men, who had been shirtless, was a violation of its rules of engagement.
Tensions Spilling Over From Gaza Impact Shipping in the Red Sea
Britain said that one of its warships had shot down a suspected attack drone, and several shipping companies have temporarily stopped sending vessels through 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.