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Houthis Threaten New Red Sea Task Force

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Yemen’s Houthi rebels have warned the US and all members of a newly formed maritime security force that they will be legitimate targets if they interfere in its ongoing operations against Israel-linked vessels, according to Argus.

  • "Whoever seeks to expand the conflict must bear the consequences of their actions," Mohammed Abdulsalam, a spokesman for the group, said on social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
  • The US on Tuesday launched a multinational operation to safeguard start in the Red Sea as attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels forced major shipping companies to pause trade in the Red Sea.
  • The Houthis have conducted over 100 drone and ballistic missile attacks in recent weeks, targeting 10 merchant vessels linked to more than 35 different countries, making the formation of international coalitions critical to maintaining the security of shipping in the region, according to US defence secretary Lloyd Austin.

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