Container vessels have been the primary focus of the Houthi strikes. The Red Sea shipping route continues to be used by many fuel tankers.

To avoid being attacked, certain maritime corporations have stopped making transits via the Red Sea and instead have taken more protracted and more expensive routes across Africa.

The Houthis have made it clear that they will not cease their military campaign in Gaza unless a truce is reached and supplies of food and medical supplies are permitted.

Britain and the US have sent out targeted strikes on Houthis in Yemen and returned the militia to the terrorist group list as the turmoil from the ongoing Israel-Hamas war expands through the region.