Red Sea

The Red Sea is a large body of water in the Middle East, connecting the Indian Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea. 

This historic waterway is bordered by many countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Djibouti, Israel, Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea, and Egypt.

Made famous in the Bible for being the sea that was split by Moses during the Exodus, the Red Sea continues to hold considerable geopolitical and commercial importance. The two entrances to the sea, the Bab-el-Mandeb straits between Yemen and Djibouti and the Suez Canal in Egypt, are some of the most vital waterways on Earth.

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Houthis escalate tensions with US in Red Sea

The Houthis say that their position against "hostile American ships and naval vessels indicates one fact: that position has not and will not change, as long as the aggression" by Israel continues.

Israeli conservationists release endangered hawksbill turtles into the Red Sea

Shortly after swimming away from Eilat's shore, one of the turtles was spotted stopping by a coral reef, possibly looking for a snack.

By REUTERS
31/10/2024

Israel eyes Somaliland base bid to counter threats from Houthis

Somaliland is positioned in the Gulf of Aden and near the entrance to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, through which nearly a third of the world's maritime cargo passes.

US forces target underground Houthi weapons storage sites in Yemen

The attack comes after the US military earlier this month carried out 15 strikes against targets linked to Iran-aligned Houthi fighters in Yemen.

By REUTERS
17/10/2024

Prepare to be attacked: Houthis warn shipowners in new phase of Red Sea campaign

The Houthis have carried out nearly 100 attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea since November, acting in solidarity with Hamas in Gaza.

By REUTERS
03/10/2024

Houthis claim responsibility for attack on Tel Aviv, fire missiles at US destroyers in the Red Sea

The Iran-backed group claimed to have launched one missile at Tel Aviv and one drone toward Ashkelon, as well as at American destroyers in the Red Sea.

Iran brokers talks to send advanced Russian missiles to Yemen's Houthis

Iran is facilitating talks between Russia and its self-backed terror proxy, the Houthis, to supply it with advanced rockets, highlighting Tehran's deepening ties to Moscow.

By REUTERS
25/09/2024

Yemen's VP calls for unified strategy to contain Houthis amid rising regional tensions

Yemen's vice president emphasizes the need for a unified strategy to contain the Iran-backed Houthis amid rising regional tensions and attacks.

By REUTERS
24/09/2024

Yemen's Al-Hodeida port still inactive, two months after IDF strike - expert

Houthis use primitive, shut port of Rad Isa instead, which may be Israel’s next target, says expert on seafaring tracking.

16/09/2024

Egypt prepares to host Houthi delegation in effort to reduce tensions - report

Egypt is allegedly seeking to consolidate its strategic interests amid Houthi maritime attacks, which have significantly affected the Egyptian economy.

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