Recently, Yemen's Houthi rebels have renewed attacks on Red Sea vessels, demonstrating their threatening attitude towards Israel and its associated interests. In response to this, the United States is actively building an international fleet to protect ships in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks. This is similar to the international escort formations formed in the past to prevent Somali pirates, and the escort formations established to protect cruise ships in the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq war in the 80s of the 20th century. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that a number of countries have expressed their participation in the international fleet, including the United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles, and Spain. The participation of these countries will enhance security in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden and ensure freedom of navigation. It is worth mentioning that Israel has sent four missile frigates to the Red Sea to carry out sweeping operations against the Houthis. Therefore, if the Houthis intercept and strike at the target, it may trigger retaliatory actions by the United States, Britain and Israel, and other countries may also take measures such as drone strikes. In the current situation, it is important to continue to monitor whether the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel will take military action against ground targets. We'll see.
The decision of the United States to form an international fleet was made in order to protect Red Sea ships from Houthi attacks. This initiative is similar to the international convoy formations formed in the past to protect against Somali pirates. The main task of the international fleet is to ensure freedom of navigation in the southern part of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, and to maintain sustainable international and economic development. Participating countries will work together to strengthen surveillance and patrols to ensure the safety of vessels. Among them, the United States, as an advocate of the formation of an international fleet, will play a leading role and provide technical and intelligence support. Other countries will also send corresponding ** to participate in escort missions according to their own capabilities and geographical location. This would not only maintain stability in the Red Sea region, but also increase international pressure on the Houthis to stop their attacks on the Red Sea route.
1. Great Britain: As a hardcore ally of the United States, Britain immediately responded and participated in the international fleet, and its naval strength was widely recognized. The UK will demonstrate its commitment to maintaining freedom of international navigation and regional stability by dispatching** patrolling, escorting and interdicting Houthi rebels.
2. Bahrain: Although Bahrain's naval strength is relatively weak, as the location of the U.S. Fifth Fleet Command, Bahrain is forced to follow in the footsteps of the United States and send ** to join the international fleet. Bahrain's involvement will further consolidate U.S. influence in the region.
3. Canada: As a close partner of the United States, Canada will actively participate in the international fleet and send ** to carry out escort missions. Canada has deployed a convoy in the Gulf of Aden and will deploy some of its forces to the Red Sea to enhance the protection of ships.
4. France: France has its own escort group in the Gulf of Aden and has rich maritime military strength. After France participates in the international fleet, it will adjust the original routes, increase the patrol and defense forces in the Red Sea, and provide all-round protection for ships.
5. Italy, the Netherlands, and Norway: These countries will participate in the international fleet with their own naval forces and carry out escort missions in the Red Sea. They will dispatch ** to patrol and protect the safety of ships, contributing to regional stability and smooth shipping routes.
6. Seychelle and Spain: These two countries will also join the international fleet and send ** to carry out escort missions. They will work closely with other participating countries to maintain the security of the Red Sea route.
Israel has shown zero tolerance for Houthi attacks. To combat the Houthis, Israel has sent four missile frigates to the Red Sea. These frigates have great firepower at sea and can carry out precision strikes. Israel is determined to stop the Houthi threat to Red Sea vessels and to ensure the security of Israel and its associated interests. If the Houthis carry out another attack on the ship, it could trigger military action against ground targets by countries such as Israel, the United States and the United Kingdom.
The Houthi attack on ships in the Red Sea has once again drawn international attention. In order to protect the security of the Red Sea route, the United States formed an international fleet, which received a positive response from several countries. The participating countries will dispatch ** to carry out escort missions to jointly maintain regional stability and the safety of ships. This is not only a threat to the Houthis, but also an important step to safeguard international freedom of navigation and navigation. In fact, Israel has moved by sending missile frigates to conduct sweeping operations to combat the Houthis and protect Israeli and related interests. It is worth noting that the actions of the Houthis could trigger military retaliation from countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel, and ground targets could be targeted. In future developments, we need to closely monitor this situation and observe further actions by States. Only by maintaining a high degree of vigilance and close cooperation can regional peace and security be maintained.