 Houthi strikes. Indian Navy saves U.S. ship crew. The Indian Navy saved the crew of a U.S. ship in the Gulf of Aden after an attack by the Houthi group from Yemen. The Red Sea escalation is caused by continued Houthi attacks on trade ships, provoking disruptions in the sea routes and affecting global trade. Reuters and U.S. news report. The attack on the Genco Picardi happened late on January the 17th, prompting the U.S. military to respond with strikes on 14 Houthi missiles. This incident is part of a series of attacks by the Houthis, which has been targeting ships in and around the Red Sea since November. The Houthi militia, aligned with Iran, has targeted ships in the Red Sea, impacting trade between Asia and Europe. The Houthis claim to support Palestinians in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza and threaten to target U.S. ships in response to American and British actions. India responded to the crisis by diverting a warship deployed in the region to rescue the 22 crew members aboard the Genco Picardi, which included nine Indians. Fortunately, all crew members were reported safe and the fire on the vessel had been extinguished. The Houthi movement claimed a direct hit with its missiles on the bulk carrier. The attacks on the shipping routes in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, which constitute about 15% of the world's shipping traffic, have significant consequences for global trade. Shipping companies like MESC were diverting vessels away from the Red Sea by taking a longer route around Africa or by pausing until the safety of vessels could be ensured.