Introduction
According to the Reuters news agency, the US attack on Houthis claimed the lives of at least 53 people and injured numerous more, most of whom were women and children. The Houthi-controlled Saada province, located north of Sanaa, was the focus of the majority of the 40 strikes. The US military claimed to have kept up its targeting of the group until Houthi stopped their attack on the Red Sea over US ships. The following are the causes and repercussions of these attacks:
US trade disruption; a cause of these attacks
During the past 18 months, Israel has been bombarding Gaza, and amid this bombardment, Houthis have continued to strike the important water route off the coast of Yemen. The number of trade ships passing through the Red Sea each year has decreased to about 10,000, compared to 25,000 before their attacks.
Houthis warning of continuous aggression against US escalations
The Houthis said it would continue to target Red Sea shipping until Israel lifted its blockade of Gaza and that its forces would respond to the strikes. Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi declared on Sunday that as long as the United States strikes Yemen, his fighters will target American ships in the Red Sea. “If they continue their aggression, we will continue the escalation,” he declared in a speech broadcast on television.
Iran’s warning against escalation
Trump said, “The Iranian government will be held accountable for every shot fired by the Houthis” because of its continuous support of the Houthis. Hossein Salami, the head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, warned state media, “We warn our enemies that Iran will respond decisively and destructively if they carry out their threats.”
What repercussions does the world face for this attack?
Upward pressure on oil prices
The conflict has surged oil prices to a week high. Concerns about the safety of Red Sea shipping channels drive this increase. Major retailers like Walmart, Target, and H&M are all facing higher transportation expenses, which could increase customer prices.
Destabilized geopolitical environment
The United States has claimed that Iran is escalating regional tensions by giving the Houthi military backing. President Trump has warned Iran that if the strikes continue, there will be “dire” repercussions. At the same time, Iran has declared that the US is not one to dictate the foreign policy of Iran. This volatile and hostile geopolitical environment can result in a major catastrophe for the world.
Conclusion
About 18 missiles and drones by “aircraft carrier US Harry Truman and its accompanying warships” were fired by fighters, according to a Houthi official on Monday. The growing conflict between the United States and the Houthi rebels poses serious threats to geopolitical balance and global economic stability. The situation calls for coordinated international diplomatic measures to avoid a wider regional confrontation and to minimize additional interruptions to vital marine commerce routes.
