Red Sea & Houthi Attacks Tracker

Current Red Sea Security Status

Houthi forces based in Yemen have conducted a sustained campaign of houthi attacks targeting commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since late 2023. The attacks employ anti-ship ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and one-way attack drones against vessels transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints connecting the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean.

The shipping crisis has forced major carriers to divert vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, adding approximately two weeks to transit times between Asia and Europe. This rerouting increases fuel costs, insurance premiums, and delivery timelines, with cascading effects on global supply chains and consumer prices. The disruption affects an estimated 12% of global trade that normally transits the Suez Canal and Red Sea corridor.

The United States and coalition partners have conducted strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen and deployed naval assets to protect shipping lanes. The Houthi attacks are linked to the broader regional conflict involving Iran's proxy network, with the group framing its operations as solidarity with Palestinians. Monitoring the frequency and capability of these attacks provides a key indicator for Red Sea maritime security and global trade risk.