 Not even the United States could believe their eyes as Yemeni armed forces once again intensified the bombardment of enemy warships in the Red Sea. Successes have been recorded in preventing commercial ships belonging to the US, UK and Israel from supplying essentials to occupation forces currently conducting military operations in the occupied Palestinian city of Gaza. However, this new development, where an American ship was nearly neutralized provides fodder for brainstorming on the capabilities of the Yemeni armed forces. The American and English people had underestimated the resilience of the Yemeni resistance but with continued strikes from the armies of the two nations. It is now becoming evident that the Houthis cannot be deterred by mere wishful strikes of their military. The Yemenis have dug in so hard in the country and preserved their major missile operation framework that it would be difficult for the Americans to easily knock out. Our commitment is to provide factual news and geopolitical analysis. Please share this content to stay informed and subscribe for updates on Palestine related developments. Having survived the onslaught of a regional war coalition led by Saudi Arabia, the Yemeni army is battle-hardened to the extent that the aggressive behavior of any power would do nothing more than escalate the crisis in the Red Sea. Right now, navigation within the area is highly risky and potential ships are diverting from the zone, despite the assurance of security by the United States and Britain. Recently, the unthinkable happened. The Salvation Army brought down a costly US drone flying over an area covered by air defense systems. The drone, worth about $30 million, came crashing after a Houthi missile confronted it in the airspace above the country. This shocked the United States and led to its decision to not only limit the use of these types of drones but also move warships far away from the zone of hostilities. Yet despite this move, the Salvation Army again struck one of the ships. Though the missile missed its projected target, the near miss sent a strong message to the United States and its occupation proxies in Palestine. This was repeated some days ago on a flagged US oil tanker, a disturbing incident that requires the invocation of diplomacy to end the impasse. The Army reportedly launched a missile apparently targeting the Torm Thor in the Gulf of Aden, according to a statement from the US Central Command, CENTCOM. Just like the case of the warship, the missile missed the US flagged oil tanker, averting any damage or injuries. In effect, last week, the Houthis formally notified shipping officials and insurers of a restriction on vessels associated with Israel, the US and Britain from navigating in surrounding waters. This move is perceived as an escalation of their military efforts and the lack of tact on the part of the US and Britain to end the crisis in the Red Sea. In fact, the targeted ship, the Torm Thor, is being used as part of the US government's tanker security program, which is aimed to bolster oil shipping options for its armed forces in times of crisis. Two maritime security sources said the vessel had a US military escort. The vessel's owner is Denmark's Torm, although it doesn't operate the ship shipping databases showed. Torm told Newsman that it had halted sailings in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden since mid-January for its fleet of 85 vessels that it has full control of. As true as this development, the concept of deterrence under which the United States continued to target Yemen has not succeeded. So far, the impact on Yemen is limited until maybe the crisis in Gaza comes to an end as requested by the Salvation Army. Recall that the Yemeni government have indicated a potential reassessment of their missile and drone attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea, suggesting a condition tied to the cessation of occupation aggression in the Gaza Strip. Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdel Salam stated that they would consider halting the attacks if the siege of Gaza ended and humanitarian aid was allowed to freely enter the region. The statement comes amidst reports of another suspected attack on Tuesday involving a Marshall Islands flagged Greek-owned bulk carrier. According to British maritime security firm Ambri, a missile struck the water approximately three nautical miles from the vessel, which was positioned 63 nautical miles northwest of Hodeida, Yemen. The United Kingdom maritime trade operations UKMTO confirmed the incident, reassuring that the crew and vessel were safe and continuing their voyage to the next port of call. Furthermore, Ambri reported the presence of a Panama flagged UAE-owned chemical products tanker approximately two nautical miles away at the time of the missile sighting, highlighting the heightened risks faced by shipping in the region. The escalation of shipping risks in the Red Sea and Babal Mandab Strait has been attributed to repeated Houthi strikes since November, purportedly in solidarity with Palestinians amid the Gaza conflict. This has prompted Global Container Line Mayask to advise clients to anticipate disruptions in the Red Sea, possibly extending into the latter half of the year, urging them to incorporate longer transit times into their supply chain planning. In response to the heightened risks, seafarers have negotiated agreements for double pay when traversing high-risk zones and retain the right to refuse to sail on ships passing through the Red Sea. Addressing the human cost of the conflict, Galaxy Maritime Liltidi, the UK registered owner of the Car Carrier Galaxy Leader, which was seized by the Houthis on November 19th, along with its 25 crew members, emphasized that the mariners from Bulgaria, Ukraine, Mexico, Romania and the Philippines had no involvement in the Middle East conflict. As tensions persist in the region, stakeholders continue to monitor developments closely, balancing maritime security concerns with humanitarian imperatives. Yet the continued attack by the West complicates attempt at peaceful settlement. This, according to experts, is worrisome. Meanwhile, according to statements made by Tim Lenderking, the US Special Envoy for Yemen during a Senate subcommittee hearing, operatives from Iran and Lebanese resistance groups are reportedly operating within Yemen to support Houthi insurgents' attacks on international shipping. Lenderking asserted that Iran's clerical state is allegedly equipping and facilitating these attacks, which have prompted retaliatory strikes from the United States and Britain. Lenderking cited credible public reports indicating a significant presence of Iranian and Lebanese resistance operatives aiding Houthi attacks from inside Yemen. He expressed concern over this foreign involvement, stating, I can't imagine the Yemeni people want these Iranians in their country. This must stop. Yet this is hypocritical because the Yemens often respond to calls for massive protest. Watch this archival video. Despite diplomatic efforts to resolve the Yemeni civil war and deter Houthi aggression, Lenderking acknowledged that the rebels have not been deterred, continuing their attacks and linking them to the ceasefire situation in Gaza. In fact, Senator Chris Murphy, who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Middle East, expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of U.S. and U.K. strikes, noting similarities to the Saudi-led air campaign against the Houthis from 2015 to 2022. Murphy questioned the efficacy of air strikes, considering the limited impact of previous extensive Saudi-led bombing campaigns. For us at the Open Minded Thinker Show, to address the complex situation involving alleged Iranian and Hezbollah support for Houthi attacks on shipping in Yemen, a comprehensive approach is necessary. Diplomatic engagement should be a focal point with efforts to initiate talks involving key regional powers aimed at reducing tensions and finding peaceful solutions. Strengthening international cooperation and coordination is vital, particularly in monitoring and interdicting arms shipments to the Israel, while also enhancing intelligence-sharing mechanisms to disrupt support networks facilitating attacks on Palestine. Furthermore, support for the United Nations-led peace process in Yemen is crucial, emphasizing inclusivity and commitment from all parties to negotiate constructively and adhere to ceasefire agreements. Maritime security measures must be reinforced, with increased patrols, surveillance and stricter controls, to prevent arms smuggling to the occupation in Palestine. Thank you for your attention. Please consider sharing and liking this news update with your loved ones. Don't forget to subscribe for the latest developments from Palestine. Until our next update, peace.