The Houthis have declared a "complete and total ban" on Israeli-linked vessels passing through the Red Sea, and will treat allegedly Israeli-linked vessels as military targets.
The Iran-backed Houthis’ declaration of a ban on Israeli-linked vessels passing through the Red Sea has raised concerns regarding further disruptions to global trade , compounding cost hikes stemming from the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Houthis have declared a “complete and total ban” on Israeli-linked vessels passing through the Red Sea and will treat vessels believed to have Israeli links as military targets. DETAIL: On Monday, the Houthis, an Iran-backed terrorist organization that controls much of Yemen, issued a statement announcing their intention to prevent allegedly Israeli-linked vessels from passing through the Red Sea. The announcement was issued in response to Israeli…Open
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Ukraine accused Israel of allowing the import of grain it claims Russia stole from occupied areas. Israel claimed that the vessel had not entered the port and had not yet submitted its documents.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard briefed the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, stating that the U.S. military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran are a strategic success.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tulsi Gabbard, the Senate Intelligence Committee, and President Donald J. Trump.WHEN & WHERE: The briefing occurred on Wednesday during a […] The post Tulsi Gabbard Tells Senate that Trump’s Iran Strikes Are Strategic Success. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard briefed the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, stating that the U.S. military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran are a strategic success. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tulsi Gabbard, the Senate Intelligence Committee, and President Donald J. Trump . WHEN & WHERE: The briefing occurred on Wednesday during a Senate Intelligence Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. KEY QUOTE: Gabbard stated that Iran’s capability to project military force has been “largely destroyed” and the regime’s strategic position in the region is now “significantly degraded.” IMPACT: The U.S. intelligence community cautions that the Islamist government remains…Open
Beyond its effects on oil and gas, the unfolding war in the Middle East is roiling shipping and airfreight, threatening the availability of a vast range of goods.