Security 2024-01-16
US military seizes Iranian missile warheads from boat in Gulf of Aden
The US Navy has conducted regular interdiction missions in the region, intercepting weapons on ships bound for the Iran-backed Houthis.
Security 2024-01-16
China shows disregard for security of shipping lanes in Red Sea
China has failed to condemn the Iran-backed Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and has done nothing to protect global trade routes. Analysts wonder how much influence Beijing really has over Tehran.
Security 2024-01-16
Iran-backed Houthis continue to fire missiles at ships in Red Sea
In the aftermath of US and UK strikes and in defiance of international warnings, the Houthis have continued to target ships in the key waterway.
Security 2024-01-14
Use of drone boats in Red Sea signifies Iranian-Houthi escalation
The launch by the Houthis of an unmanned surface vessel in a one-way attack operation -- with clear Iranian support -- is a growing threat to shipping lanes and global commerce.
Security 2024-01-12
Iran's sponsorship of Houthis comes into focus after US-led strikes
The multinational action targeted radar systems, air defense systems and storage and launch sites for attack drones and for cruise and ballistic missiles -- much of which is funded and supplied by Iran.
Security 2024-01-10
Houthis' largest Red Sea barrage blocked by US, UK forces
The United States and United Kingdom shot down 18 attack drones, two anti-ship cruise missiles and one anti-ship ballistic missile in the Red Sea.
Security 2024-01-08
International operation to protect merchant ships in Red Sea gains traction
Operation Prosperity Guardian is growing, with 22 countries contributing and more expected to join in the coming weeks.
Security 2024-01-07
Disrupting regional stability, Iran continues to provide arms, training to Houthis
IRGC officers command the Houthis' attacks and provide the group with arms that are made either in Iran or in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, experts say.
Security 2024-01-06
Iran spy ship equips Houthis with intelligence, arms to target vessels in Red Sea
The IRGC spy ship Behshad transfers intelligence to the Houthis about commercial vessels in and around the Red Sea, enabling the Iran-backed group to target them.
Security 2024-01-05
Combined Maritime Forces stand ready to defend economic interests in Middle East
Operation Prosperity Guardian, which will operate under Combined Task Force (CTF) 153, is set to take on the increased threat posed by the Iran-back Houthis against vessels in the Red Sea.