Houthis' attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea
A graphic illustrates the geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea following a declaration by Yemen's Houthi movement to ban Israeli-affiliated ships from the region, highlighting the strategic importance of the Bab al-Mandab Strait. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
This handout picture released by Yemen's Huthi Ansarullah Media Centre on July 8, 2025 reportedly shows the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Eternity sinking after it was attacked by the Houthis at sea. (Photo: AFP)
