Legislators write President Biden with recommendations in light of ongoing militia attacks. Eight members of the House majority sent President Joe Biden a letter this week providing suggestions…
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DOT Addresses Red Sea Disruptions, Prepares for Supply Chain Issues
Agency collaboration seeks to mitigate potential port congestion during threats to maritime commerce. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Multimodal Freight convened with stakeholders from the nationwide…
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Treasury Sanctions Four Houthi Officials for Red Sea Attacks
Part of the U.S. response to the Yemen-based rebel group targeting commercial vessels. The Department of the Treasury sanctioned four key officials of the Houthi group based in…
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Fifth Fleet Commander Says Iran Involved in Ship Attacks
He stated Houthi attacks on international shipping “clearly funded and supplied” by Iran. Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, said Iran is “very directly…
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U.S. Conducts More Strikes Against Houthis
President Biden says strikes to deter militants will continue. U.S. coalition forces conducted a fourth round of attacks against the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. The strikes followed an…
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U.S. Redesignates Houthi Rebels as Global Terrorists
State Department updates designation in light of ongoing Red Sea attacks. The United States returned the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels to the list of “Specially Designated Global Terrorists,” implementing…
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U.S.-Owned Ship Hit By Houthi Missile
No injuries or significant damage were reported. The United States Central Command confirmed that a missile fired by the Houthi rebels in Yemen struck an American-owned ship in…
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U.S. and U.K. Launch Air Strikes Against Houthis
The rebel group in Yemen states, “All U.S., UK interests have become ‘legitimate targets.’” The United States and British militaries bombed more than 60 targets in Yemen which…
Read MoreU.S. and UK Navies Shoot Down Houthi Missile Barrage
It was the largest attack yet in the Red Sea, but no injuries or damages were reported. Houthi rebels in Yemen launched one of the largest drone and…
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Navy Sends Carrier Strike Group Home from Israel
Second carrier and warships remain to prevent escalation from Iran. The Navy announced last week that the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier strike group will be returning to…
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