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The Houthis fired an anti-ship ballistic missile in Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, and hit a British oil tanker named Marin Ruanda. After the missile hit, the tanker's control room sent a distress signal and reported the damage. The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Carney and other Prosperity Guardian fleets immediately went to support. Subsequently, the Houthis fired an anti-ship ballistic missile at the USS Qarney, a US destroyer patrolling the waters of the Gulf of Aden, but the USS Qarney was successfully shot down. U.S. forces then launched strikes on Houthi targets. It is worth noting that India** also arrived at the scene of the incident.
Although the attack did not result in civilians**, the actions of the Houthis put the Gulf of Aden shipping company in a difficult position. Some shipping lines have stopped entering the Red Sea from the Gulf of Aden, opting instead to detour through Africa for longer, more expensive voyages to avoid attacks. Tensions in the Red Sea have resulted in a loss of about $30 billion in Indian exports, according to India** data. In addition, freight rates have also been substantially **, and the extension of routes has further led to a decrease in global ** volumes.
The tension in the Red Sea poses a threat not only to Israel and the United States, but also to other powers. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), factors such as tensions in the Red Sea have led to a significant increase in global shipping costs. Since the beginning of December 2023, shipping rates from Shanghai to Europe have more than tripled by 256%. Chinese shipping company COSCO has halted operations in Israel due to the blockade of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait by the Yemeni armed forces, which has reduced global shipping capacity by 52%。
In addition to COSCO, many shipping companies such as MSC, CMACGM, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have taken similar measures. And the Indian Navy has previously said that it is actively considering participating in the operation of the "Prosperity Guardians" group to protect commercial shipping from Houthi attacks. This suggests that India may have actually joined Champions of Prosperity.
In recent weeks, the United States and Britain have launched strikes against multiple Houthi military targets in Yemen in response to their attacks on ships in the Red Sea. The Houthis, for their part, said their attack on the British oil tanker was in retaliation for "the US-UK aggression against Yemen." The attack shows that the Indian Navy and the U.S.-led Prosperity Guardians have built a deep sense of mutual trust in military intelligence.
Although the Houthis claim to be only trying to block the passage of the United States and Britain in the Red Sea, rather than harming civilian crews, the main purpose of the Houthis is to support the Palestinian resistance against Israel. However, the actions of the Houthis have attracted widespread attention from the international community, with all parties expressing concern about the situation in the region and the safety of shipping.
The tension in the Red Sea has not only had a serious impact on the local region, but has also had a significant impact on the global shipping industry. The high cost of shipping** has led many shipping companies to take measures to avoid the risk of attack, which has caused confusion for the world**. As one of the most important shipping lanes in the world, the security of the Red Sea urgently requires the joint efforts of the international community.
At the same time, the actions of the Houthis have also attracted the attention of international powers. The involvement of the Indian Navy shows the importance it attaches to the situation in the region and its willingness to cooperate with other powers to protect the safety of commercial shipping. Only through international cooperation and joint efforts can the crisis in the Red Sea be effectively resolved and the stability and sustainable development of global shipping can be maintained.
Overall, Houthi attacks on Red Sea vessels have sparked international attention and have had a significant impact on the global shipping industry. All parties should strengthen cooperation to jointly maintain security and stability in the Red Sea region to ensure the smooth progress of the world. The international community should strengthen communication and coordination and make joint efforts to maintain shipping safety in order to promote the prosperity and development of the global economy.
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