Who are the Houthis? Red Sea attacks spark concern of wider conflict
by Clementine Lussiana
Jan 11, 2024
2 minutes
Houthi rebels have launched the largest attack on international shipping lanes to date, in what is the 26th attack on commercial shipping in the Red Sea since November 19.
This latest incident, on January 9, has sparked global concern, leading to threats of US and UK against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels if the targeting of commercial ships continues.
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