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Jared Szuba

Jared Szuba

Dec 18, 2023

A file image grab taken from a video handed out by Yemen's Houthi rebels on March 27, 2018. — A file image grab taken from a video handed out by Yemen's Houthi rebels on March 27, 2018, shows what appears to be Houthi military forces launching a ballistic missile on March 25 reportedly from the capital, Sanaa. — Anssarullah Media Center/AFP via Getty Images

A Maersk container ship sails through the new section of the Suez Canal.

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Yemeni coastguard members loyal to the internationally-recognised government ride in boats in the Red Sea off of the government-held town of Mokha in the western Taiz province, close to the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, on December 12, 2023. (Photo by Khaled Ziad / AFP) (Photo by KHALED ZIAD/AFP via Getty Images)

As US rallies new Red Sea task force, Arab states remain silent

Jared Szuba

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

A picture taken during an organized tour by Yemen's Houthi rebels (onboard) on Nov. 22, 2023, shows the Galaxy Leader cargo ship, seized by Houthi fighters.

US looks to China as Yemen’s Houthis ramp up Red Sea attacks

Elizabeth Hagedorn

Elizabeth Hagedorn

In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin announced the new task force on a visit to the region that also took him to Israel

US pushes naval coalition as Yemen rebels vow to attack more ships

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