Houthis vow to keep attacking ships in Red Sea despite formation of US-led task force
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Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen say they will not stop attacking commercial vessels in the Red Sea despite the formation of U.S.-led task force.
Commercial vessels have for weeks been under attack by drones and ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. The Houthis say the attacks are in protest to Israel’s ongoing war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Bradford Betz is a Fox News Digital breaking reporter covering crime, political issues, and much more.
The seriousness of the attacks, several of which have damaged vessels, has led multiple shipping companies to order their ships to hold in place and not enter the Bab el-Mandeb Strait until the security situation can be addressed. Others have rerouted their vessels, adding costs and delays.