On February 22, Sana'a, Yemen, Houthi rebels sent a shocking signal to the world with a gesture of deterrence and firm conviction. Houthi leaders claimed that they had intensified attacks on Red Sea ships in response to the escalation of Israeli military operations in Gaza, according to the German news agency dpa, quoted by the German news agency. This announcement struck like a thunderbolt and aroused global attention and heated discussions.
In recent years, the Houthis have carried out frequent attacks on ships in the Red Sea in response to Israel's intensified military campaign against Gaza. According to Masila TV, on the 22nd alone, 48 ships were attacked. Houthi leaders claim that their maritime operations have improved significantly in both quantity and quality, with advanced missiles, drones, military vessels, and even so-called "submarines" being put into use
The attacks explicitly targeted ships of countries such as Israel, the United States, and the United Kingdom, and were a response to recent military strikes by Israel, the United Kingdom, and the United States on Houthi strongholds in Yemen. Even more shocking, the Houthis claimed to have attacked a British ship and an American destroyer, a move that demonstrated their deliberate and resolute actions.
In the face of the arrogant posture of the Houthis, Western countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, have begun to carry out escort operations in the region. On the 19th, the European Union approved a naval operation codenamed "Shield" in an attempt to maintain security and stability in the Red Sea. However, on the 22nd, the US military announced that it had shot down six attack drones in the Red Sea, showing the complexity and severity of the situation in the Red Sea region.
This series of events is not only a challenge to regional security, but also a test of the international order. The Houthis' actions have sparked global attention and sounded the alarm for the international community. In the face of challenges, we cannot sit idly by, let alone passively accept them, but need to take more decisive actions and smarter diplomatic means to jointly build a peaceful and secure international order.
The choppy waters of the Red Sea and the actions of the Houthis are a major test of world peace and a moment for the international community to work together. May the light of peace always shine on this turbulent land, and may we work together to make unremitting efforts to achieve lasting peace in the world!