News · 30 March 2026

Houthis halted Red Sea shipping attacks last year

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Global supply chains faced chaos after Houthis caused problems for shipping in the Red Sea. This Yemeni militant group, part of Iran’s “axis of resistance”, began these actions after the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. Their campaign paused following a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in October 2025, but resumed in March 2026.

By BriefTea Editorial · 30 March 2026 at 6:30

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