Tag: Red Sea tension

Oil prices not rising despite Middle East tensions as demand wanes

Oil prices spiked last month following US-led strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in response to repeated attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea.

February 17, 2024

Yemen appoints Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as country’s new Prime Minister

Bin Mubarak has notably replaced Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed amid the escalation of tensions in the Red Sea.

February 6, 2024

After flak over lack of action, Chinese navy starts escorting cargo ships through Red Sea

The development comes at a time when various cargo shipping companies have decided to avoid the globally important trade passage citing attacks from Houthi rebels.

February 3, 2024

Houthis claim responsibility for new missile attack on US ship

Earlier on Thursday, US President Joe Biden conceded that US strikes against the Houthis were not deterring the group's attacks in the Red Sea.

January 19, 2024

US, UK carry out new round of strikes against Houthi sites in Yemen

The attack followed the Houthis claim of a missile strike on a US ship in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday night.

January 18, 2024

US carries out new strikes against Houthis in Yemen

The US carried out strikes after Houthi launched an anti-ship ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen into international shipping lanes in the Southern Red Sea.

January 17, 2024

Houthis claim new attack on cargo ship in Red Sea

The Houthi group confirms that they will continue to prevent Israeli ships or those heading to Israel from navigating in the Red Sea and Arab Sea until food and medicine aid are allowed to enter the Gaza Strip.

January 4, 2024

Iran, Britain discuss Red Sea tension

Amir-Abdollahian also urged Britain to adopt a "realistic and constructive" approach toward regional developments and bilateral ties.

January 1, 2024