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What to Know About the U.S. Coalition Force in the Red Sea | Time Magazine
Who are Yemen’s Houthis and why are they attacking Red Sea ships? | Reuters
Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea? | CNN
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The US formed a naval task force to counter attacks in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthi rebels. Originally marginalized, the Houthis became an armed group that now controls much of Yemen. Their strikes on key shipping routes halted traffic, seeking to pressure Israel over Gaza. With Iranian support and missiles that can hit Israel, the Houthis have global reach. The international naval coalition shows concern about the economic risk from the attacks.
