Houthi Drone Attack on Bulker Cyclades | Attacks on Ships in the Indian Ocean | Naval Withdrawals

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According to EUNAVFOR ATALANTA, on April 29, the Bergamini-class frigate ITS Virginio Fasan repelled multiple #Houthi attacks. Check out Noam Raydan and Farzin Nadimi, PhD فرزین ندیمی's map for more: washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

#BREAKING : European Commission chief announces 1bln euro aid package for #Lebanon through 2027, including socioeconomic support & support for Lebanese army & security forces - @reuters

#DarkFleet tanker PABLO (9133587) blew up on this day a year ago due to a possible buildup of gases in combination with welding. Three mariners were never found, and the owner remains at large. No known insurer either. Zero accountability. These are the real dangers of allowing a…

All of the below US-sanctioned ships (all owned by Sovcomflot) were de-flagged by Gabon, confirmed by company that runs the registry on behalf of African country. Despite this, in real time, I see 2 tankers still sailing, NS Burgas and NS Bravo (heading 4 Singapore Strait). how?

The “Insight” section of a new Washington Institute map carries brief and data-driven analysis on maritime-related developments in the region. Check out the latest entry on #Iran 's threats to shipping: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/756ca7…

Pay Attention to Ship Seizures, Not Threats to Close Strait of Hormuz
1/4 In this new INSIGHT, we assess Iran's threats to shipping in the Persian Gulf and the world's most vital chokepoint. The work is in collaboration with the super TankerTrackers.com, Inc.. Here's the link that takes…

In 1st episode of Amwaj.media's 'The Axis'—a new podcast on #Iran and its Arab allies—Ali Hashem علي هاشم and I address Iran-Israel confrontation and 3 shifts that could reshape region:

-KSA-Israel normalization
-Iran-US 'de-escalation'
-Iran-KSA/GCC business

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See our new Washington Institute CTC at West Point opus here on the Houthi war machine since October 2023 and the effects US/UK strikes have (and haven't) had on the functioning of the machine. 🧵 (LOVE the rocketman pic)
Assessing the Houthi War Effort Since October 2023 ctc.westpoint.edu/assessing-the-…

Red Sea Update:

Today, bulk carrier CYCLADES ( IMO 9799616) came under attack in the southern Red Sea. No statement yet from the Houthis. The ship, and according to MarineTraffic ,departed the Yemeni port of Saleef on April 15. One shipping database shows that the owner is…

Rivalry or cooperation between Washington and Paris who have been pursuing separate efforts to avoid an #Israel - #Hezbollah war ?

A 🧵 based on my latest for Washington Institute amid French foreign minister Séjourné’s recent visit to #Lebanon ⤵️

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Update: the attack that was reported a few hours ago in the southern Red Sea resulted in damage to the ship, according to United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The unidentified vessel experienced two attacks.
#Shipping #RedSea #Houthis