RENEWED US airstrikes in the Red Sea have heightened the risk of Houthi attacks, further destabilizing global shipping and regional security, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence, reports the Manila Times.The United States Air Force has deployed B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, operating from Diego Garcia. Additionally, the Royal Air Force has deployed Typhoons with Paveway IV laser-guided bombs.
Despite US efforts to restore freedom of navigation, the unpredictability of Houthi targeting poses a severe threat to all vessels transiting the region. S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis showed that 63 per cent of vessels targeted by the Houthis lack any clear affiliation with the US, UK or Israel.
The Red Sea's strategic importance as a major shipping lane connecting Asia and Europe makes disruptions there a critical global issue.
Jack Kennedy, head of MENA Country Risk at S&P Global Market Intelligence, warned that 'the Houthi's decentralized missile capabilities and intent to assert regional influence complicate the situation, likely leading to increased threats to shipping and regional stability.'
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Despite US efforts to restore freedom of navigation, the unpredictability of Houthi targeting poses a severe threat to all vessels transiting the region. S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis showed that 63 per cent of vessels targeted by the Houthis lack any clear affiliation with the US, UK or Israel.
The Red Sea's strategic importance as a major shipping lane connecting Asia and Europe makes disruptions there a critical global issue.
Jack Kennedy, head of MENA Country Risk at S&P Global Market Intelligence, warned that 'the Houthi's decentralized missile capabilities and intent to assert regional influence complicate the situation, likely leading to increased threats to shipping and regional stability.'
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