Regulation

Iran sends warship to conflict-ridden strait following US sinking of Houthi ships

A US attack on Houthi-controlled ships is now prompting Iran to send a warship to the Red Sea. This could increase tensions in the area and complicate safe shipping for the world’s shipping companies.
Back in November 2023, the Houthis' attack in the Red Sea started when the militia boarded the ship Galaxy. | Photo: Houthi Military Media/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
Back in November 2023, the Houthis' attack in the Red Sea started when the militia boarded the ship Galaxy. | Photo: Houthi Military Media/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
by SEBASTIAN SCHLÜTER JACOBSEN

Iran is now sending a warship towards the still troubled Red Sea strait in response to the US sinking three ships controlled by the Houthis over the weekend, Bloomberg reports.

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