The leader of the Houthi rebels in Yemen stated on April 5 that "over the past few months, we targeted 90 ships in the Red Sea, and in return, 37 of our forces were killed and 30 others were injured due to attacks by the U.S. and Britain." Abdul-Malik al-Houthi added in a televised speech on Thursday: "In the past month, we attacked various ships in the Red Sea 34 times, utilizing 125 anti-ship ballistic missiles and drones in these attacks." He also claimed that Houthi drone attacks on ships have increased and expanded to other areas. This claim comes after General Alexus Grynkewich, the senior U.S. Air Force commander in the Middle East, stated on Wednesday that Houthi attacks have decreased due to a shortage of drone and anti-ship ballistic missile supplies. The Houthi Islamist militia, which is supported by the Iranian government, began attacking commercial ships and warships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden a few weeks after the outbreak of war between Israel and the "terrorist" group Hamas, under the pretext of supporting the people of Gaza. These attacks are primarily carried out using drones and anti-ship ballistic missiles, but many of their attacks in recent months have failed, except for a few. With the escalation of these attacks supported by the Islamic Republic last winter, U.S.-led coalition forces targeted Houthi positions in Yemen, destroying a significant portion of their infrastructure.
Houthi Leader: We Attacked 90 Ships, Suffered 37 Casualties
The Houthi leader claimed responsibility for attacking 90 ships in the Red Sea, resulting in 37 casualties among their forces due to U.S. and British counterattacks. This escalation follows the Houthi's justification of their actions as support for Gaza amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The situation highlights the ongoing military tensions in the region and the implications of Iranian support for the Houthis.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Houthi rebels attacked 90 ships, suffering casualties from U.S. and British counterattacks.
- Houthi rebels attack ships in the Red Sea
- Houthi rebels attack ships in the Red Sea
- U.S. and Britain target Houthi forces
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Houthi attacks signify Iran's strategic use of proxies to challenge U.S. influence.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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