How risky is US-Houthi escalation after Navy thwarts tanker hijacking? - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Jared Szuba

Jared Szuba

Nov 27, 2023

Houthi Movement via Getty Images — This handout screen grab captured from a video shows Yemen's Houthi fighters' takeover of the Galaxy Leader Cargo in the Red Sea coast off Hodeideh, on Nov. 20, 2023, in the Red Sea, Yemen. — Houthi Movement via Getty Images

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US Navy shoots down Iran-made drone fired from Yemen

Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military

INTERNATIONAL WATERS RED SEA, YEMEN - NOVEMBER 20: This handout screen grab captured from a video shows Yemen's Houthi fighters' takeover of the Galaxy Leader Cargo in the Red Sea coast off Hudaydah, on November 20, 2023 in the Red Sea, Yemen. On Monday, the Houthi movement in Yemen released footage and photos of the Houthi-run coastguard taking over the Israeli-linked Galaxy Leader Vessel in the Red Sea, which had 52 people onboard. Galaxy Leader is owned by Galaxy Maritime Ltd in the Isle of Man and is li

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Jared Szuba

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A screenshot from a video released by Yemen's Houthi rebels showing the seizure of the ship.

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A picture taken during an organized tour by Yemen's Houthi rebels (onboard) on Nov. 22, 2023.

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Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military