Galaxy Leader

May 2, 2024 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Houthis attack four ships and threaten to expand operations against U.S. forces

On Apr. 29, Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen launched several attacks targeting commercial and military ships. A statement on the official spokesperson’s Telegram says, “The Yemeni armed forces...

March 3, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Houthi sinking of Rubymar ship off Yemen is a blow to the West

More thought needs to be put into what to do when and if ships are struck by missiles. Letting ships slowly sink is not a good solution.

January 26, 2024 | |

10 Things to Know About the Houthis

The Houthis are an Iran-backed, Shiite Islamist movement that seized control of Yemen’s capital in 2014 and instigated civil war. Driven by an explicitly antisemitic and anti-American ethos, the Houthis...

December 27, 2023 | Mark Dubowitz |

Biden needs to strike back hard against Houthis to protect Red Sea — and US influence

Iran is on the offensive. On the day after Christmas, in the space of just 10 hours, US forces in the Red Sea had to shoot down 12 suicide drones, three anti-ship ballistic missiles and two ballistic...

December 20, 2023 | |

Houthis Continue Threats Despite New U.S.-Led Multilateral Red Sea Operation

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen vowed on December 19 to continue threatening international shipping in the Red Sea. “No matter how many alliances America mobilizes, our military...

December 17, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

What would a maritime security force mean for the Red Sea?

The Iran-backed Houthi attacks have only escalated in the past week by firing on Eilat, having begun in October to match the Hamas massacre.

December 10, 2023 | |

Houthis Escalate Threats to Target all Ships Bound for Israel in Red Sea

The Iran-backed Houthis threatened on December 9 to target all ships heading to Israel via the Red Sea. “If Gaza does not receive the food and medicine it needs, all ships in the...

November 30, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran-backed Houthis claim Red Sea only safe if Gaza war ends

The Houthi slogan is “death to America, death to Israel, curse the Jews,” suggesting that attacks against Israel aren't a new policy, but an escalation.

November 29, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Houthis slam G7, say hijacked ship linked to war

The Houthis also used drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles to threaten Eilat and areas around the Red Sea.

November 27, 2023 | Joe Truzman, Bill Roggio

Houthis launch anti-ship ballistic missiles at U.S. warship

The Iranian-backed Houthis, which controls large areas in Yemen, launched anti-ship ballistic missiles at a U.S. warship responding to a hijacking of a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden on...

November 20, 2023 | |

Israel SitRep: Nov. 20, 2023

Today’s Issue: Houthis Seize Commercial Vessel in the Red Sea | Shifa Hospital: IDF Releases Footage of Hostages and Tunnels, States Hostage Was Murdered There | Hezbollah Launches Projectiles Toward...

November 19, 2023 | |

Iranian-Backed Houthis Hijack Ship in Red Sea

The Iranian-backed Houthis hijacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea hours after they threatened to attack Israeli shipping on November 19. “The hijacking of a cargo ship by the Houthis...

November 19, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran, Houthis attack with impunity in Red Sea – analysis

The Houthis have launched drones, cruise missiles, and a ballistic missile at Israel over the last month and a half, believing they are not deterred.