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Houthi Rebels Sink Ships, Threaten Global Trade Routes

7/27/2025

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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are escalating their maritime aggression in the Red Sea, sinking two ships and claiming the lives of four sailors, which threatens global trade routes. Despite over 1,000 U.S. strikes aimed at curbing their power, the Houthis continue to thrive, leveraging the chaos to bolster their position amid the escalating Gaza conflict.

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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are escalating their maritime aggression in the Red Sea, sinking two ships and claiming the lives of four sailors, which threatens global trade routes. Despite over 1,000 U.S. strikes aimed at curbing their power, the Houthis continue to thrive, leveraging the chaos to bolster their position amid the escalating Gaza conflict.