The #Iran-backed #Houthis have repeatedly targeted vessels in the vital shipping lane with strikes they say are in support of #Palestinians in #Gaza, where #Israel is battling militant group #Hamas.
More than 20 countries join US-led coalition to protect #RedSea shipping
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20231222-more-than-20-countries-join-us-led-coalition-to-protect-red-sea-shipping