The Yemeni channel “Al-Masirah” reported on Thursday that the Hodeidah International Airport in western Yemen was targeted with five airstrikes. According to the channel, “five airstrikes by the American-British aggression targeted Hodeidah International Airport,” without providing further details regarding the material or human damages. This comes after the U.S. and British forces targeted the areas of Salif and Ras Isa in the Hodeidah governorate of western Yemen with airstrikes the previous day.
The Yemeni group “Ansar Allah” stated that it possesses a significant stockpile of strategic deterrent weapons, warning Washington against any escalation that threatens the security and stability of Yemen.
Since last November, the Houthis in Yemen have been attacking Israeli ships or those headed to Israel in the Red Sea, “in support and victory for the Palestinian people and Gaza.”
Economically, the Houthi attacks have disrupted shipping routes that are crucial for global trade, particularly affecting the transport of goods from Asia to Europe via the Suez Canal. This disruption has led to increased shipping costs and prolonged delivery times, affecting various industries worldwide. For instance, rerouted shipping has increased fuel costs significantly, impacting the prices of goods and potentially contributing to global inflation during a cost-of-living crisis.
In response, the United States and its allies formed a military force to deal with the Houthi strikes, where American and British aircraft have carried out several strikes on various areas in Yemen, while the U.S. army occasionally carries out missions independently of any maritime alliance in the region.
The United Nations Security Council has also discussed the impact of these attacks within a broader regional instability context, linking it to ongoing conflicts such as the war in Gaza. These discussions underscore the complex geopolitical dynamics at play and the potential for further escalation affecting regional peace and global trade.
