Houthi's Suez Canal Disruption Risks 'Jolt' to Middle East

A container ship in the Red Sea near Sharm El Sheik, Egypt on his way to Aqaba or Eilat. (AP)
 

By    |   Tuesday, 02 January 2024 07:49 AM EST ET

Some of the world's biggest shipping vessels are avoiding the Suez Canal as Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi militants continue an assault on commercial ships traversing the major trade route – a development that experts contend could have far more devastating consequences than delayed packages and price hikes.

Since Oct. 17, the terror group has launched nearly 100 offensive drones, using them to attack about two dozen international vessels in the region and wreak havoc on global shipping amid the busy holiday season.

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Some of the world's biggest shipping vessels are avoiding the Suez Canal as Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi militants continue an assault on commercial ships traversing the major trade route – a development that experts contend could have devastating consequences.
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