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    Tensions: Geopolitical Strife and Naval Presence in the Red Sea Impact Global Shipping

    JimBy Updated: Whatfinger News 10 Mins Read

    Iran, via its rebel Houthi forces, thinks it can attack American and other vessels at will. 

    Stop, or we’ll say stop again! “These warnings that you’ve given [to the Houthis] clearly haven’t worked. How do you expect to deter the Houthis?” KIRBY: “They have been successful!” (Iran-backed Houthis have launched dozens of escalating attacks on Red Sea vessels in recent weeks) see fast clip below

    From Lebanon to the Red Sea, a broader conflict with Iran looms – The New York Times “Washington was confident last summer that the potential for conflict with Iran was well contained . However, after launching multiple attacks from Iran in the Red Sea, proxy groups have twice come into direct conflict with US forces in the past week, and Washington is openly threatening airstrikes if the violence will not subside,” the publication writes.

    There’s a risk that Houthi missiles and other attacks will increase because of the presence of an Iranian warship in the Red Sea – Foreign Policy

    The Red Sea has become a focal point for heightened naval activity as the West, alongside its allies, endeavors to ensure the continued operation of international shipping routes amid the looming threat of Houthi missile and drone attacks originating from Yemen. Notably, Denmark, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have recently joined the fray by deploying military vessels to the region. Yemen categorically denies the narratives promoted by America, Britain and Germany regarding “the security of navigation in the Red Sea and accusing Iran of inciting attacks there.”

    YEMEN Armed forces Launch a USV Drone at UNITED STATES Navy Warship after The UNITED STATES issues Final Warning against them in The RED SEA. – Muhammed Khubaib Uddin

    During a meeting with Arab leaders over the weekend, followed by his arrival in Israel on Monday evening, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern about the impact of Houthi attacks on global trade. He stated, “These attacks are having a real effect on the prices that people have to pay for food, for medicine, for energy. Ships have to get diverted to other places. Insurance rates go up.”

    Biden Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Iran-backed attacks around the Red Sea “are having a real effect,” including on prices for goods. (Meanwhile, Biden’s defense secretary was incapacitated for the better part of a week and didn’t tell anybody)  Clip at Twitter

    Maritime and industry analyst Sam Chambers highlighted a decline in transits through the Suez Canal over the weekend, reaching the lowest point since the canal’s blockage by the Ever Given containership in early 2021, according to Inchcape Shipping Services.

    ‘Despite the increasing attacks in the Red Sea affecting international trade and over 100 attacks in Iraq by Iran-backed militia, Biden has not reinstated the Houthi rebels on the terrorist watch list. He reversed a measure implemented by President Trump aimed at preventing such incidents. This is just ANOTHER addition to his growing list of blunders on the world stage. It’s crucial for the American people to understand that the Houthis’ attempt to disrupt commerce is a part of the broader geopolitical plan by China aimed to hurt the Western supply chain through resource and economic exploitation. Their goal is to eliminate the USD from being the global currency and Biden is helping him achieve this with every inaction. We MUST get President Trump back in office and reinstate his foreign policies that held adversaries accountable, where allies respected the US, and our trade/ economy was growing.’ – Rep Cory Mills

    Iranian-backed Houthi’s attacks on ships in the Red Sea, part of a coordinated effort involving the Houthis, Hamas in Gaza, Palestine, and Lebanon’s Hezbollah to stop Saudi Arabia-Israel deal 16 ships of The Islamic Republic of Iran‘s IRGC fuck around and find out – see fast clip below

    Amid the increasing presence of Western coalition military ships, an Iranian frigate has been stationed in the Red Sea for almost a week. The deployment of the frigate Alborz by Iran at the beginning of 2024 has added to the challenges faced by shipping, already grappling with the Iran-backed Houthi attacks on merchant vessels.

    In response to these developments, Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued a stern warning against potential ‘adventurism’ by Israel and the United States that could escalate the conflict in the region. Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani emphasized Iran’s commitment to maritime security, freedom of navigation, and international obligations, dismissing as “baseless” the accusation that Iran is supporting the Houthi attacks on international shipping.

    If the Biden administration is really serious about tackling the threat posed by Iran-backed Houthis to international shipping in the Red Sea, it needs to authorize decisive military action that will deter the Iranian proxy from further attacks. – Gatestone Institute

    Contrary to Washington’s stance, Tehran refuted claims of providing intelligence support to the Houthis for targeting purposes. US Deputy Ambassador to the UN Christopher Lu accused Iran of being involved in planning operations against commercial vessels in the Red Sea, asserting that the Houthis would struggle to carry out effective attacks without Tehran’s assistance.

    Of note, there are currently no container ships destined for Europe and North America in the Red Sea, a situation that further underscores the challenges posed by the ongoing regional tensions.

    The US has additionally alleged that Iran deploys surveillance ships in regional waters to aid Houthi drone and missile launches. This claim adds another layer to the complex dynamics in the Red Sea, where geopolitical tensions and military maneuvers continue to impact global maritime trade.

    As the cost of shipping explodes higher, the prices of all goods will soon skyrocket, costing European and American consumers a small fortune.

    Since mid-November 2023, the Yemen-based, Iran-backed Houthi rebel group has attacked dozens of commercial ships in the Red Sea, with no signs of slowing down. 

    As the situation unfolds, the international community remains vigilant, closely monitoring the evolving dynamics in the Red Sea and the broader implications for maritime security and trade routes. The delicate balance between maintaining regional stability and safeguarding international interests remains a pressing challenge for diplomats and military strategists alike.  Knowing how much the United States has done everything Iran has wanted, via billions upon billions of dollars in direct funding so they can arm their terrorist allies all over the world, it is unlikely that the United States will do anything to stop the Houthi.

    JUST IN – Blinken accuses Iran of ‘aiding and abetting’ Red Sea attacks – Insider Paper.  – Imagine that, Blnken blames Iran…. not that anything will be done about it. 

    Major Points Discussed:

    • Growing activity as Western allies, including Denmark, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, deploy military ships to safeguard international shipping lanes threatened by Houthi missiles and drones from Yemen.
    • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlights the real effects of Houthi attacks on food, medicine, and energy prices, with maritime analyst Sam Chambers noting a decline in Suez Canal transits, impacting trade routes.
    • An Iranian frigate, Alborz, stationed in the Red Sea adds to shipping challenges. Iran issues a stern warning against perceived ‘adventurism’ by Israel and the US, refuting accusations of supporting Houthi attacks and emphasizing its commitment to maritime security.
    • Washington accuses Iran of providing intelligence support to the Houthis for targeting commercial vessels. The US also claims Iran deploys surveillance ships in regional waters, adding complexity to the situation.
    • The absence of container ships bound for Europe and North America in the Red Sea underlines the escalating tensions, posing challenges for global maritime trade amid the intricate dynamics in the region.

    RM Tomi

    Comments – Threads – Links

    • The Houthis will continue their attacks and hold global trade to ransom until the West attributes these attacks directly to the Iranian regime. Iran is enabling and encouraging Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and is directly culpable. – Ranj A
    • Royal Navy’s HMS Diamond shoots down biggest wave of drone attacks in the Red Sea: British warship and US vessels and fighter jets repel missiles fired by Iran-backed Houthi militants targeting merchant shipping – Daily Mail
    • Chinese shipping giant Cosco latest carrier to dodge Red Sea. Israeli media deem the chances of the Houthis firing on Cosco ships are low given China’s strong links with Iran, the patron of Houthi protagonist attacks on merchant vessels. – Trade Winds News
    • Attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on ships in the Red Sea have increased calls in Washington for a US military response directed at Iranian proxies – and at Iran. Chatham House
    • Iran Warns Against US ‘Adventurism’ After Parking Cruise Missile-Armed Warship In Red Sea – Steve Bull
    • Yemen armed forces launch a new usv drone at US navy warship after the US issue final warning against them in the Red Sea. -Ap News – Farhan Khan
    • Globalist criminal should be arrested ASAP! – MatthewJshow
    • USA whenever there is a conflict across the globe – Say no more, here’s some democracy for you – Koka
    • Yemeni Ansarullah movement posted a cryptic message on X/Twitter: If you connect the letters, you get “warship.” It is assumed that this may mean that the Yemeni armed forces are targeting an American warship in the Red Sea or have already carried out some kind of attack on it. – MediaMingle

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