Iran-backed Houthis step up planting sea mines in Red Sea, threaten international navigation

The Iran-backed Houthis have stepped up planting sea mines in the waters of the Red Sea, posing a direct threat to international navigation and the safety of commercial ships and tankers passing through this vital maritime passage. Informed sources told Yemen Details.

Houthis are using indiscriminate methods to spread maritime mines, without considering the potential catastrophic effects on local fishermen and passing ships. Reports indicated that these actions come in the context of the militia escalating its hostile strategies, including targeting vital navigation routes serving international trade. The Sources said.

Experts in maritime security have warned that continued mining in the Red Sea could lead to serious accidents, increase the risks of marine pollution, and disrupt global trade. They have called on the international community to take strict measures to mitigate these threats and ensure the safety of navigation in the region.

The Red Sea is considered one of the most important waterways in the world, as it connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and the Suez Canal, making it a vital hub for global trade.

These Houthi threats have caused widespread concern worldwide, amid increasing calls for a firm stance against these escalating threats targeting regional and international security and stability.