Houthis Claim Red Sea Shipping Remains Safe Amid Control Reports
The Houthi spokesperson stated on X, formerly Twitter, that shipping and international trade in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb strait remain secure and proceeding normally. This statement comes amid reports that the group has seized strategic islands in the region.
The spokesperson denied any intention to act against neighboring countries, whether Arab, Islamic, or otherwise, asserting that Yemen has been the victim of aggression contrary to Islamic and Arab fraternity. He characterized the ongoing Houthi operations as defensive.
These claims by the Houthi movement, designated a terrorist organization by the United States, contrast with international concerns over disruptions to vital shipping lanes caused by their attacks on commercial vessels.
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