Iran-Backed Houthis Target Greek Ships with Attack Warnings
Houthi rebels in Yemen have been warning Greek shipping companies with emails about possible attacks on their ships in the Red Sea. These emails claim violations of a transit ban due to docking at Israeli ports, and threaten entire fleets if routes are continued. The shipping industry faces increased alarm over these threats amid escalating regional tensions.
In recent months, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have issued threatening emails to Greek shipping companies, warning of attacks on their vessels traveling through the Red Sea.
These emails, reportedly received by executives since May, accuse the ships of violating a Houthi-imposed transit ban by docking at Israeli ports.
The messages, claimed to be from Yemen's Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center, threaten sanctions against entire fleets if they continue their routes.
The email campaign signifies an expansion of Houthi tactics, extending threats even to ships with no direct ties to Israel.
This new phase of aggression has alarmed the shipping industry, prompting some Greek companies to avoid the Red Sea.
Military and naval sources have urged ships to disable their Automatic Identification System (AIS) to evade attacks.
The wider situation is part of escalating regional tensions, with Iran's retaliatory missile strikes on Israel adding to the complexities.
These emails, reportedly received by executives since May, accuse the ships of violating a Houthi-imposed transit ban by docking at Israeli ports.
The messages, claimed to be from Yemen's Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center, threaten sanctions against entire fleets if they continue their routes.
The email campaign signifies an expansion of Houthi tactics, extending threats even to ships with no direct ties to Israel.
This new phase of aggression has alarmed the shipping industry, prompting some Greek companies to avoid the Red Sea.
Military and naval sources have urged ships to disable their Automatic Identification System (AIS) to evade attacks.
The wider situation is part of escalating regional tensions, with Iran's retaliatory missile strikes on Israel adding to the complexities.
