Escalation in the Red Seas: Houthis Respond

Yemen's Houthi group, aligned with Iran, announced intentions to continue their assaults in the Red and Arabian seas following a suspected U.S. strike. The attack reportedly led to 68 fatalities at a detention center for African migrants, marking one of the deadliest incidents in weeks.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Cairo | Updated: 28-04-2025 20:23 IST | Created: 28-04-2025 20:23 IST
Escalation in the Red Seas: Houthis Respond
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In a bold declaration, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group has pledged to persist with their assaults in the critical Red and Arabian seas. This announcement follows a suspected U.S. airstrike, according to military spokesperson Yahya Saree, who made the declaration via a televised broadcast on Monday.

The strike reportedly targeted a detention center for African migrants in Yemen, resulting in at least 68 fatalities. This incident is considered one of the deadliest within a span of six weeks, raising significant international concern.

The escalation threatens to destabilize an already volatile region, as analysts scrutinize the potential implications for international maritime security and regional geopolitics.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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