Currently, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has announced a campaign called Operation Prosperity GuardianMilitaryoperation, aimed at protecting merchant ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden regions from the Yemeni HouthisArmedof the attack. To this end, the United States has formed a joint maritime force of 10 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France and other countries, who will jointly patrol the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to ensure safe navigation.
HouthisArmedRecent threats to useDroneswithMissilesAttack on all cargo ships linked to Israel, including:InternationalThe cargo ship was destined for Israel. This threat led to the Houthi attack on several merchant ships in the southern part of the Red SeaArmedof the attack, world-famousShippingThe company also announced that it would stop sailing from the Red Sea. To counter this threat, the United States has assembled 10 countries to form a joint maritime force.
The U.S. Maritime Joint Force is made up of the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Bahrain and the Seychelles, with the United States playing a leading role. These countries send their own troops to patrol the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to ensure the safety of navigation. The decision of the United States has also received a positive response from other countries, which are aware of the maintenance in the Red SeaFreedom of navigationis a commonInternationalChallenge.
HouthisArmedIn response to the move of the United States to form a joint force, it was stated that they would not stop in the Red Sea regionMilitaryaction, and threatened to retaliate against all actions of the United States. HouthisArmed** even said that they have enoughMilitarypotential to fight coalition forces. Even more worrying, the HouthisArmedBehind it is the support of Iran, once the US coalition forces take itMilitaryIran will certainly not sit idly by, and the Middle East will face a new wave of war.
The U.S. decision has aroused widespread attention and discussion, and different voices have been heard. Some experts believe that the United States is trying to stir up the situation in Yemen, but this could provoke a bigger war. RussiaMilitaryDoctor of Science notes that the US-led coalition is carried out in the Red SeaMilitaryThe operation will lead to the expansion of the conflict zone in Yemen, the HouthisArmedTougher action will be taken. While other experts say that if the United States escalates its attack on the Houthis nowArmedwill lead to a new wave of war in Yemen.
The deployment of joint forces at sea, while designed to protect the safety of navigation, also faces a number of potential risks and challenges. First of all, the HouthisArmedofEquipment and tactical capabilities have been continuously improved, and they may adopt more stealthy and sophisticated attacks. Secondly, Iran as the HouthisArmedsupporters, who may take action to protect their interests, could exacerbate regional tensions. In addition, Yemen has a special geographical location, and the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden are importantShippingchannel, any conflict is likely to lead to waterway safety issues andShippingRising costs.
The tense situation in the Red Sea region and the formation of a 10-nation joint force by the United States have demonstrated its determination to protect the safety of navigation, but it has also raised a series of potential risks and challenges. In my opinion, solving the security problems in the Red Sea region is neededInternationalWith the joint efforts of society, all countries should strengthen cooperation to jointly respond to the threat of the Houthis in Yemen. At the same time, lasting peace and security can only be achieved through dialogue and diplomatic settlement of regional disputes. It can only be maintained by working togetherInternationalFreedom of navigationto ensure peace and stability in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden region.