Red Sea: Houthis Release Video of Fighters Planting Bombs on Tanker
Red Sea: Houthis Release Video of Fighters Planting Bombs on Tanker
The Spin
The recent attack on the Sounion demonstrates that the Iran-backed Houthis are willing to take extreme measures in the Red Sea despite their consequences. Given that there is an environmental and navigational threat, it's crucial for the world to put the salvage operation first. Then, it's imperative to take steps to further counter Houthi actions in the Red Sea.
While the Western media covers this issue by painting Houthis as terrorists, they're neglecting to add that Israel has been bombing Yemeni shipping ports, too. For instance, Israel last month bombed Hodeidah — a critical location for humanitarian aid. This bombing was likely a war crime and shows the ethics of the so-called "rules-based order" for what it is.
Metaculus Prediction
There is a 5% chance there will be an Israel-Hamas conflict cease-fire lasting at least 30 days agreed to before November 5th, 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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