Recent air strikes by the US and UK on Houthi targets in Yemen are under scrutiny as BBC News analyzes their effectiveness in reducing Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Despite the military actions, including strikes on missile sites and the degradation of Houthi capabilities, attacks on vessels have continued, even shifting southward into the Gulf of Aden. The impact on maritime traffic and shipping costs is significant, with a notable decrease in Red Sea vessel traffic and increased costs for rerouted shipping.
- US and UK have conducted air strikes on Houthi targets in response to attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
- Houthis, backed by Iran, have been targeting vessels, particularly near the strategic Babel Mandeb Strait.
- Despite the air strikes, Houthi attacks on shipping have persisted and even expanded geographically.
- In the three weeks following the initial US and UK strikes, the number of attacks on ships increased compared to the three weeks prior.
- Maritime traffic through the Red Sea has decreased by 30% since mid-January, with ships now detouring around Africa.
- As a result of the rerouting, shipping costs have surged, which could lead to higher costs for consumers.
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