The Houthi movement in Yemen has begun broadcasting radio warnings to vessels approaching the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to foreign reports. The move follows a series of earlier reports that the group had completed preparations to attack ships near the strategic waterway.
The Houthi movement in Yemen has begun broadcasting radio warnings to vessels approaching the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to foreign reports. The warnings instruct ships to stay clear of the strategic waterway, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and serves as a critical chokepoint for global maritime trade.
This development follows a series of earlier reports tracked by The Zioneer. On July 16, Reuters reported that the Houthis had announced readiness to strike vessels near Bab el-Mandeb. Later that day, a separate report claimed the group had deployed missiles and drones near the strait, awaiting orders from Iran. On July 17, Amichai Stein (i24NEWS) reported that Houthi forces had attacked a vessel in the strait, though no details on the vessel's identity or casualties were available.
The current report, based on foreign media sources, does not specify whether the radio warnings are linked to a specific imminent operation or are part of a broader escalation. The Houthis, a key component of the Iranian-led 'Axis of Resistance,' have repeatedly threatened to disrupt shipping through Bab el-Mandeb as part of their campaign against Israel and its allies. The IDF has previously prepared for large-scale strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, though no such operation has been confirmed.
2 developments
- DevelopingHouthis announce readiness to strike vessels near Bab el-Mandeb, Reuters reports
- DevelopingHouthis deploy missiles, drones near Bab el-Mandeb, await orders to block strait, new report says
- DevelopingReports: Houthis attack vessel in Bab el-Mandeb strait
- DevelopingAssessments: Houthis may conduct operational activity in Bab el-Mandeb area
Source and signal
- Internal intake