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The Latest Breaking News from The Red Sea

Defence Minister: Aircraft carriers could go to the Red Sea to support action against Houthi rebels in Yemen

The minister said the airstrikes were targeted and proportionate

Evening Standard

Whoever rules the waves rules the world... The Red Sea crisis will show us if that’s true

The case for action was strong. But previous interventions have stark warnings for the US and Britain

The Guardian - UK

US and allies launch strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

Learn about the recent U.S. and U.K. strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen and their impact on international shipping in the Red Sea. Understand the complexit...

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U.S.-led strikes on Houthi-controlled areas escalate tensions in Yemen

Learn about the recent U.S.-led military strikes on Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and the potential implications for the ongoing war in the Middle East.

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Red Sea crisis could shatter hopes of global economic recovery

World Bank warns of surging energy prices, slower growth and higher inflation as threat rises of disruption to world trade

The Guardian - UK

Biden sent private message to Tehran amid airstrikes: ‘We’re well-prepared’

After second night of US-UK strikes in Yemen against Iran-backed Houthis, fears of wider regional conflict grow

The Guardian - US

New US Strike Against Yemen Rebels Over Red Sea Threat

The United States carried out a fresh strike Saturday on a Huthi rebel target in Yemen, the US military said, after the Iran-backed militants warned of further attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

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Ruptured supply chains, rising oil prices, and resurgent inflation. The Red Sea crisis is rekindling memories of the Ukraine War—but this time could be different

When it comes to longer term economic impacts of the Red Sea crisis: The "most honest answer" experts can give is "I have no idea” at this point, Unlimited's Bob Elliott told Fortune.

Fortune

Red Sea crisis: expert unpacks Houthi attacks and other security threats

Recent attacks on commercial vessels by Houthi militia in the Red Sea have put the vital shipping region in the spotlight. The Yemen-based rebels claim to be targeting Israeli-linked vessels, in protest at Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. The UN Security Council recently passed a resolution demanding an immediate…

The Conversation

Have the Houthi Red Sea attacks hurt Israel’s economy?

Most of Israel’s trade is through the Mediterranean. But longer-term risks to Israel’s economy are growing, say analysts

Al Jazeera

Houthi Rebels Threaten Retaliation Against US and UK Assets

This informative article discusses the recent US strikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen and the potential retaliation and tensions in the region.

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US military issues second wave of strikes on Yemen

The US military early on Saturday struck another Houthi-controlled site in Yemen that they determined was putting commercial vessels in the Red Sea…

The National (Scotland)

Protesters in Washington call for Gaza ceasefire – as it happened

This blog is now closing. You can read our full report on the latest developments in the Middle East here and all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war here.

The Guardian - AU

Jaishankar to visit Iran in the backdrop of U.S.-U.K. attack on Yemen

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to visit Iran for talks on bilateral issues, Red Sea security, and Chabahar Port.

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WEKU

U.S. launches additional strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen

The fresh strikes come a day after the U.S. and U.K. launched attacks on dozens of targets in response to Houthi attacks against ships in the Red Sea.

International Business Times

UN Chief Warns Against Escalation After US-UK Strikes On Huthis

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all sides "not to escalate" the volatile situation in the Red Sea, his spokesman said on Friday after Washington and London launched strikes on Yemen's Huthi rebels.

Al Jazeera

‘Dangerous’: US attacks on Yemen’s Houthis belie push for de-escalation

US acting as ‘arsonist and firefighter’, experts say, by urging Middle East de-escalation but backing Israel’s Gaza war.

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US and UK target Houthi sites to safeguard vital shipping route

The Pentagon carries out over 60 strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen to deter further attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, a crucial shipping route. President...

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Barchart

Crude Prices Settle Higher on Heightened Geopolitical Risks in the Middle East

February WTI crude oil (CLG24 ) on Friday closed up +0.66 (+0.92%), and Feb RBOB gasoline (RBG24 ) closed up +0.60 (+0.28%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday climbed to 2-week highs and settled moderately higher. Crude prices rose on an escalation of geopolitical risks in the Middle East after...

The Conversation

US-UK airstrikes risk strengthening Houthi rebels' position in Yemen and the region

The U.S.- and U.K.-led strikes on the rebel Houthi group in Yemen represent a dramatic new turn in the Middle East conflict – one that could have implications throughout the region.

Al Jazeera

Oil prices steady despite Middle East tensions, but risks are rising

Despite diverting supplies from the Suez Canal, tensions in the Red Sea have so far had a muted impact on energy prices.

International Business Times

Will Yemen Air Strikes Stop The Red Sea Attacks?

US and British strikes on rebel-held Yemen on Friday marked a sharp escalation after weeks of attacks on Red Sea shipping by the Iran-backed Huthi insurgents.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on strikes on the Houthis: action to contain this crisis might fuel it

Editorial: The attacks on ships in the Red Sea are only one manifestation of a regional conflict which won’t easily be ended

Radio France Internationale

France blames Houthis for escalation of war, defends Red Sea operations

France has blamed Iran-backed Houthis for an escalation in the Middle East after US and British strikes targeted them in Yemen on Friday. The French navy, meanwhile, has defended its use of expensive missiles to down Houthi drones used to attack shipping lanes in the Red Sea.

Barchart

Crude Prices Rally on Geopolitical Risks as U.S. Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen

February WTI crude oil (CLG24 ) this morning is up +1.10 (+1.53%), and Feb RBOB gasoline (RBG24 ) is up +1.83 (+0.87%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning rallied to 2-week highs on an escalation of geopolitical risks in the Middle East after the U.S. and its allies launched...

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