Yemen’s Houthis Escalate Threats Against Global Shipping Tied to Israel, Jeopardizing U.S. Economic and Security Interests

The Houthis in Yemen have sharpened their campaign against merchant vessels associated with Israeli ports, declaring an aggressive new phase of naval hostilities that imperil vital trade routes and American interests worldwide. This move is far more than a distant regional conflict; it strikes at the heart of global commerce and challenges America's commitment to secure sea lanes. By threatening all ships belonging to companies that engage with Israeli ports — regardless of their nationality or destination — the Iran-backed Houthis are weaponizing maritime commerce as a proxy front in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The Red Sea corridor, through which...