Posted 1/2/2024, 2:59:00 PM
Iran Sends Warship to Red Sea as Tensions Rise Over Attacks on Commercial Ships
- Iran dispatched a naval frigate, the Alborz, to the Red Sea amid rising tensions between Western nations and Tehran-backed militants attacking ships
- Houthi rebels from Yemen have been targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea since December, causing tensions to soar
- The U.S. and UK are planning potential military action against the Houthis after attacks on ships like the Maersk Hangzhou
- Shipping companies are rerouting vessels around Africa to avoid the Red Sea, causing economic impacts from longer journeys and higher costs
- Maersk paused sending ships through the Red Sea for 48 hours after missile and boat attacks on the Maersk Hangzhou