Houthis promise not to attack American ships in the Red Sea
The Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen has issued a new statement regarding the situation in the Red Sea. A representative for the group now says that they will not attack American ships in the area.
The security situation in the Red Sea has been highly tense for a long time. The Houthis have previously carried out a series of attacks against merchant vessels, which has led to major challenges for international shipping. Many shipping companies have had to change their routes to avoid the area.
For Norway, which is a major seafaring nation, safe passage on the world's oceans is very important. Many Norwegian ships sail through the Red Sea, and developments in the region are therefore closely monitored by Norwegian authorities and the business community.
It is currently unclear what the reason is for the new message from the Houthi movement. The international community will now monitor closely whether the group actually keeps its promise in the time to come.