Group 1 - The Houthis have vowed to escalate attacks on commercial vessels, increasing risks for ships navigating the critical trade routes through the Red Sea and Suez Canal [1] - The Houthis, supported by Iran, announced they would target any vessels belonging to companies trading with Israel, regardless of the company's nationality [1] - The recent attacks have significantly reduced the number of vessels traveling between Asia and Europe via the Red Sea and Suez Canal, leading many shipowners to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope [1] Group 2 - The Houthis have initiated a fourth phase of military support actions, which includes targeting vessels associated with any companies that have business ties to ports of enemies, particularly Israel [1] - A maritime security expert indicated that the international community's concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza may provide cover for the Houthis to resume attacks [3] - The Houthis' previous attacks have often targeted vessels with only weak connections to the countries they claim to oppose, sometimes based on outdated information [3][4] Group 3 - The management company of the "Eternity C," Cosmoships Management, has not yet engaged in negotiations with the Houthis regarding the release of the crew members [5] - The recent attacks have resulted in casualties, with at least four crew members reported dead in past incidents [4][5]
红海局势升级预警?胡塞武装宣布扩大海上打击范围
Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-07-29 03:02