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clean up, typos fixed: December 18, 2023 → December 18, 2023, (6), from 0.2–0.3 → from 0.2 to 0.3, Folowing → Following, They’re → They're, ’s → 's, 15-17 → 15–17 (2)
[[File:Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East.jpg|thumb|Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East]]
[[File:Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East.jpg|thumb|Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East]]
===Description===
===Description===
Following multiple terror attacks in the [[Red Sea]] by [[Islamism|Islamic]] Republic of [[Iran]]'s<ref name=cnn17dec23>[https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2023/12/17/exp-proxy-groups-lillis-pkg-121703aseg1-cnni-world.cnn Iran's proxy groups attack U.S. and Israeli-linked targets]. ''CNN'', Dec 17, 2023.<blockquote><small>
As Hezbollah targets Israeli forces in the north of the country, CNN Reporter Katie Bo Lillis walks through the U.S. response to ongoing attacks launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.</small></blockquote></ref><ref name=iranintl/><ref>Michael Knights, [https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/heir-and-spare-how-how-yemens-southern-hezbollah-could-change-irans-deterrent An Heir and a Spare? How Yemen's "Southern Hezbollah" Could Change Iran’s Deterrent Calculus], ''Washington Institute'', Dec 12, 2023</ref><ref name=ajc>[https://www.ajc.org/news/hezbollah-hamas-and-more-irans-terror-network-around-the-globe Hezbollah, Hamas, and More: Iran's Terror Network Around the Globe], ''AJC'', Dec 4, 2023</ref><ref name=jpost7nov23>Seth J Frantzman, [https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-772173 Iran seeks 'single front' against US and Israel from Syria-Iraq - analysis], ''JPost'', Nov 7, 2023</ref> proxy [[Houthi]]s jihadists<ref>[https://www.dw.com/en/yemens-houthis-are-an-iran-backed-militant-group/a-67780324 Yemen's Houthis: Who are the Iran-backed militants?]. Kersten Knipp
As Hezbollah targets Israeli forces in the north of the country, CNN Reporter Katie Bo Lillis walks through the U.S. response to ongoing attacks launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.</small></blockquote></ref><ref name=iranintl/><ref>Michael Knights, [https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/heir-and-spare-how-how-yemens-southern-hezbollah-could-change-irans-deterrent An Heir and a Spare? How Yemen's "Southern Hezbollah" Could Change Iran’s Deterrent Calculus], ''Washington Institute'', Dec 12, 2023</ref><ref name=ajc>[https://www.ajc.org/news/hezbollah-hamas-and-more-irans-terror-network-around-the-globe Hezbollah, Hamas, and More: Iran's Terror Network Around the Globe], ''AJC'', Dec 4, 2023</ref><ref name=jpost7nov23>Seth J Frantzman, [https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-772173 Iran seeks 'single front' against US and Israel from Syria-Iraq - analysis], ''JPost'', Nov 7, 2023</ref> proxy [[Houthi]]s jihadists<ref>[https://www.dw.com/en/yemens-houthis-are-an-iran-backed-militant-group/a-67780324 Yemen's Houthis: Who are the Iran-backed militants?]. Kersten Knipp
12/20/2023, ''DW'', December 20, 2023.<blockquote><small>What Houthis believe.
12/20/2023, ''DW'', December 20, 2023.<blockquote><small>What Houthis believe.
</small></blockquote></ref> on commercial ships, on December 18, 2023 the [[White House]] said 'Operation Prosperity Guardian' will counter Houthi threats against ships in Red Sea.<ref>Greg Wehner, [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-operation-prosperity-guardian-counter-houthi-threats-against-ships-red-sea White House says 'Operation Prosperity Guardian' will counter Houthi threats against ships in Red Sea].
</small></blockquote></ref> on commercial ships, on December 18, 2023 the [[White House]] said 'Operation Prosperity Guardian' will counter Houthi threats against ships in Red Sea.<ref>Greg Wehner, [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-operation-prosperity-guardian-counter-houthi-threats-against-ships-red-sea White House says 'Operation Prosperity Guardian' will counter Houthi threats against ships in Red Sea].
''Fox News'', December 19, 2023.</ref>
''Fox News'', December 19, 2023.</ref>
[[John Kirby]] saying: 'These attacks have to stop. They need to stop. They’re unacceptable.'
[[John Kirby]] saying: 'These attacks have to stop. They need to stop. They're unacceptable.'
To (that) date, Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched at least 100 attacks with one-way drones and ballistic missiles, targeting 10 merchant vessels that represent more than 35 different nations, according to a readout of a virtual meeting between security group participants.'
To (that) date, Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched at least 100 attacks with one-way drones and ballistic missiles, targeting 10 merchant vessels that represent more than 35 different nations, according to a readout of a virtual meeting between security group participants.'
Tracking information gathered by a surveillance vessel controlled by Iran’s paramilitary forces in the Red Sea is passed to the Houthis, who have used it to attack commercial vessels passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait in recent days, according to the officials.</small></blockquote></ref>
Tracking information gathered by a surveillance vessel controlled by Iran’s paramilitary forces in the Red Sea is passed to the Houthis, who have used it to attack commercial vessels passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait in recent days, according to the officials.</small></blockquote></ref>
On February 27, 2024 the Russian website Dzen reported the Houthis attacked underwater cables connecting Europe with Asia. Four underwater cables were damaged, leading to interruptions of [[internet]] communications. The main damage was felt in the countries of the [[Persian Gulf]] and [[India]].<ref>https://gilbertdoctorow.substack.com/p/news-flash-houthis-attack-underwater</ref>
On February 27, 2024, the Russian website Dzen reported the Houthis attacked underwater cables connecting Europe with Asia. Four underwater cables were damaged, leading to interruptions of [[internet]] communications. The main damage was felt in the countries of the [[Persian Gulf]] and [[India]].<ref>https://gilbertdoctorow.substack.com/p/news-flash-houthis-attack-underwater</ref>
The Houthis claimed to have test fired their first [[hypersonic]] missile on March 8, 2024.<ref>https://twitter.com/narrative_hole/status/1768106770260541722</ref> On May 31, 2024 the Houthis claimed a direct hit on the USS Eisenhower in the Red Sea.<ref>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/05/31/houthis-yemen-us-british/#</ref> The missile attack was said to have done significant damage to the [[Supercarrier]]'s flight deck.<ref>https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2024/06/07/photos-purport-to-show-damage-to-us-aircraft-carrier-after-houthi-missile-strike/</ref> The $13 billion Supercarrier immediately withdrew from the [[combat]] area of operations.<ref>https://en.althawranews.net/2024/06/aircraft-carrier-uss-dwight-d-eisenhower-retreats-200-km-north-in-red-sea/</ref>
The Houthis claimed to have test fired their first [[hypersonic]] missile on March 8, 2024.<ref>https://twitter.com/narrative_hole/status/1768106770260541722</ref> On May 31, 2024, the Houthis claimed a direct hit on the USS Eisenhower in the Red Sea.<ref>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/05/31/houthis-yemen-us-british/#</ref> The missile attack was said to have done significant damage to the [[Supercarrier]]'s flight deck.<ref>https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2024/06/07/photos-purport-to-show-damage-to-us-aircraft-carrier-after-houthi-missile-strike/</ref> The $13 billion Supercarrier immediately withdrew from the [[combat]] area of operations.<ref>https://en.althawranews.net/2024/06/aircraft-carrier-uss-dwight-d-eisenhower-retreats-200-km-north-in-red-sea/</ref>
On September 15, 2024 the Houthis launched a hypersonic missile that traversed 2,040km in eleven and a half minutes and struck Israel.<ref>https://uk.news.yahoo.com/ballistic-missile-launched-houthis-1-125846076.html</ref>
On September 15, 2024 the Houthis launched a hypersonic missile that traversed 2,040km in eleven and a half minutes and struck Israel.<ref>https://uk.news.yahoo.com/ballistic-missile-launched-houthis-1-125846076.html</ref>
...The Israeli [[ceasefire]] with Hezbollah (Iran's proxy army) is a huge victory for Iran. If an Islamic fascist force can fire hundreds of missiles ...</blockquote></ref> attacks on [[Israel]]i civilians, as well as attacks on [[US]] by Iran linked militias in [[Iraq]] and from Iranian bases in [[Syria]].
...The Israeli [[ceasefire]] with Hezbollah (Iran's proxy army) is a huge victory for Iran. If an Islamic fascist force can fire hundreds of missiles ...</blockquote></ref> attacks on [[Israel]]i civilians, as well as attacks on [[US]] by Iran linked militias in [[Iraq]] and from Iranian bases in [[Syria]].
On April 13, 2024 Iranian commandos seized an Israeli-linked cargo ship in the [[Strait of Hormuz]].<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/04/iranian-commandos-seize-israeli-linked-cargo-ship-strait/ Iranian Commandos Seize Israeli-Linked Cargo Ship in the Strait of Hormuz], By Paul Serran, ''[[Gatewaypundit]]'', Apr. 13, 2024. thegatewaypundit.com</ref>
On April 13, 2024, Iranian commandos seized an Israeli-linked cargo ship in the [[Strait of Hormuz]].<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/04/iranian-commandos-seize-israeli-linked-cargo-ship-strait/ Iranian Commandos Seize Israeli-Linked Cargo Ship in the Strait of Hormuz], By Paul Serran, ''[[Gatewaypundit]]'', Apr. 13, 2024. thegatewaypundit.com</ref>
===Economic impact===
===Economic impact===
And:
And:
{{Cquote|Israeli shipping companies have found a creative way to circumvent the maritime blockade imposed by the Houthis on Israel: they direct the ships from the east to the ports of Bahrain and Dubai, and from there the goods are transported by trucks through Saudi Arabia and Jordan. The creative bypass will make it possible to bring goods to Israel before Passover.<ref>Yediot Ahronot @YediotAhronot:
{{Cquote|Israeli shipping companies have found a creative way to circumvent the maritime blockade imposed by the Houthis on Israel: they direct the ships from the east to the ports of Bahrain and Dubai, and from there the goods are transported by trucks through Saudi Arabia and Jordan. The creative bypass will make it possible to bring goods to Israel before Passover.<ref>Yediot Ahronot @YediotAhronot:
'' Israeli shipping companies have found a creative way to circumvent the maritime blockade imposed by the Houthis on Israel: they direct the ships from the east to the ports of Bahrain and Dubai, and from there the goods are transported by trucks through Saudi Arabia and Jordan. The creative bypass will make it possible to bring goods to Israel before Passover. Revealed.''[https://bit.ly/47HQVSu] @itamareichner
[https://twitter.com/YediotAhronot/status/1749008944146862517]</ref>}}
[https://twitter.com/YediotAhronot/status/1749008944146862517]</ref>}}
Ynet reported on January 21, 2024 that “[[China]] and [[India]] unload their cargo in [[Bahrain]] and [[Dubai]] where it is loaded on [[Saudi]] and [[Jordanian]] trucks and makes its way over land to Israel, where Israeli trucks then receive the goods at the King Hussein border crossing with Jordan.” This route aligns with the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) that was unveiled in September 2024.<ref>https://archive.is/H6k5H</ref>
Ynet reported on January 21, 2024, that “[[China]] and [[India]] unload their cargo in [[Bahrain]] and [[Dubai]] where it is loaded on [[Saudi]] and [[Jordanian]] trucks and makes its way over land to Israel, where Israeli trucks then receive the goods at the King Hussein border crossing with Jordan.” This route aligns with the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) that was unveiled in September 2024.<ref>https://archive.is/H6k5H</ref>
On March 2, 2024 ''[[The Hill]]'' reported:
On March 2, 2024 ''[[The Hill]]'' reported:
In most cases, the U.S. is launching $2 million defense missiles to stop $2,000 Houthi drones, a discrepancy that the Yemeni rebel group has noted in its statements mocking [[Washington, D.C.|Washington]].<ref>https://simplicius76.substack.com/p/sitrep-342024-rifts-in-bibis-camp</ref>}}
In most cases, the U.S. is launching $2 million defense missiles to stop $2,000 Houthi drones, a discrepancy that the Yemeni rebel group has noted in its statements mocking [[Washington, D.C.|Washington]].<ref>https://simplicius76.substack.com/p/sitrep-342024-rifts-in-bibis-camp</ref>}}
In July 2025 ''[[The Economist]]'' reported traffic through the [[Suez Canal]] is down 60%, insurance premiums have rocketed from 0.2–0.3% to 1% of a ship's value.
In July 2025 ''[[The Economist]]'' reported traffic through the [[Suez Canal]] is down 60%, insurance premiums have rocketed from 0.2 to 0.3% to 1% of a ship's value.
===Direct Iranian expansionist attacks===
===Direct Iranian expansionist attacks===
*Between Jan 15-17, 2024, the Islamic Republic attacked three countries.
*Between Jan 15–17, 2024, the Islamic Republic attacked three countries.
First Iran attacked [[Iraq]] - Irbil, Kurdish area. Killing 4 civilians. Condemned by the Arab League.<ref>[https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-782652 The Arab League strongly condemn the Iranian attack on the Iraqi city of Erbil], ''JPost'', Maariv, 01/17/2024</ref>
First Iran attacked [[Iraq]] - Irbil, Kurdish area. Killing 4 civilians. Condemned by the Arab League.<ref>[https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-782652 The Arab League strongly condemn the Iranian attack on the Iraqi city of Erbil], ''JPost'', Maariv, 01/17/2024</ref>
The base's air defense systems intercepted "most of the missiles," but "others impacted the base," CENTCOM reported.</small></blockquote></ref>
The base's air defense systems intercepted "most of the missiles," but "others impacted the base," CENTCOM reported.</small></blockquote></ref>
In response, on Feb 2-4, 2024, the US hit some 85 (Iran backed) targets in Syria and Iraq.<ref>Oren Liebermann and Natasha Bertrand, [https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/02/04/politics/us-damage-assessment-syria-iraq/index.html US destroyed or damaged 84 of 85 targets in Iraq and Syria, officials say; no indications of Iranian casualties], ''CNN'', Feb 4, 2024</ref> While Republicans criticized that it was too little too late.<ref>Brie Stimson and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, [https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/us-response-drone-strike-soldiers US begins Syria target airstrikes in response to deadly drone attack in Jordan], ''Fox News'', Feb 3, 2024</ref>
In response, on Feb 2–4, 2024, the US hit some 85 (Iran backed) targets in Syria and Iraq.<ref>Oren Liebermann and Natasha Bertrand, [https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/02/04/politics/us-damage-assessment-syria-iraq/index.html US destroyed or damaged 84 of 85 targets in Iraq and Syria, officials say; no indications of Iranian casualties], ''CNN'', Feb 4, 2024</ref> While Republicans criticized that it was too little too late.<ref>Brie Stimson and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, [https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/us-response-drone-strike-soldiers US begins Syria target airstrikes in response to deadly drone attack in Jordan], ''Fox News'', Feb 3, 2024</ref>
Then on Feb 7, it eliminated a senior leader of Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq - the group responsible for the attack that killed the 3 US soldiers and wounded many.<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-kills-senior-leader-iran-backed-kataib-hezbollah-iraq-strike/ U.S. kills senior leader of Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah in strike in Iraq, says senior U.S. official], ''CBS'', Feb 7, 2024</ref>
Then on Feb 7, it eliminated a senior leader of Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq - the group responsible for the attack that killed the 3 US soldiers and wounded many.<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-kills-senior-leader-iran-backed-kataib-hezbollah-iraq-strike/ U.S. kills senior leader of Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah in strike in Iraq, says senior U.S. official], ''CBS'', Feb 7, 2024</ref>
By late June 2024 the [[US Navy]] reported it spent about $1 billion on munitions used in defending the Red Sea.<ref>https://www.lewrockwell.com/2024/06/ron-paul/we-spent-a-billion-dollars-fighting-the-houthisand-lost/</ref> The flow of container ships through the Red Sea decreased by 67%, and tanker traffic decreased by 50%. Not a single cargo ship headed for Israel reached Eilat, the main seaport on the Red Sea. There were 77 attempts to sail cargo ships in this direction, and the Houthis blocked them all. After varying degrees of damage, the vessels were forced to turn around and leave for safer ports outside the Red Sea for repairs.<ref>https://askeptic.substack.com/p/war-reports-2024-06-23</ref>
By late June 2024 the [[US Navy]] reported it spent about $1 billion on munitions used in defending the Red Sea.<ref>https://www.lewrockwell.com/2024/06/ron-paul/we-spent-a-billion-dollars-fighting-the-houthisand-lost/</ref> The flow of container ships through the Red Sea decreased by 67%, and tanker traffic decreased by 50%. Not a single cargo ship headed for Israel reached Eilat, the main seaport on the Red Sea. There were 77 attempts to sail cargo ships in this direction, and the Houthis blocked them all. After varying degrees of damage, the vessels were forced to turn around and leave for safer ports outside the Red Sea for repairs.<ref>https://askeptic.substack.com/p/war-reports-2024-06-23</ref>
Apr-2025, the U.S. accused [[China]] of helping the Houthis target their attacks via satellite.<ref>[https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-s-accuses-china-of-helping-the-houthis-target-their-attacks-e56264da U.S. Accuses China of Helping the Houthis Target Their Attacks]. Apr 18, 2025</ref> Days later, the Houthis claimed the third downing of a $30 million American [[MQ-9 Reaper]] [[drone]] in one week alone. Sources claim this is the 22nd Reaper destroyed by Houthis since October 7th, 2023 which is somewhere in the vicinity of 10% of the entire Reaper inventory of the US Armed Forces.
Apr-2025, the U.S. accused [[China]] of helping the Houthis target their attacks via satellite.<ref>[https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-s-accuses-china-of-helping-the-houthis-target-their-attacks-e56264da U.S. Accuses China of Helping the Houthis Target Their Attacks]. Apr 18, 2025</ref> Days later, the Houthis claimed the third downing of a $30 million American [[MQ-9 Reaper]] [[drone]] in one week alone. Sources claim this is the 22nd Reaper destroyed by Houthis since October 7, 2023 which is somewhere in the vicinity of 10% of the entire Reaper inventory of the US Armed Forces.
According to an op-ed published in the [[NATO]]-allied, [[London]] based ''[[Financial Times]]'' in August 2024, ''"The [[Houthis]] have defeated the [[US Navy]]"''.<ref>[https://archive.is/5mvkO The Houthis have defeated the US Navy], Tom Sharpe, ''[[Financial Times]]'', 24 August 2024. www.telegraph.co.uk</ref>
According to an op-ed published in the [[NATO]]-allied, [[London]] based ''[[Financial Times]]'' in August 2024, ''"The [[Houthis]] have defeated the [[US Navy]]"''.<ref>[https://archive.is/5mvkO The Houthis have defeated the US Navy], Tom Sharpe, ''[[Financial Times]]'', 24 August 2024. www.telegraph.co.uk</ref>
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==External link==
==External links==
*[https://www.bitchute.com/video/QXp15qRvnULW/ HOUTHIS HIT GREEK SHIP], June 19, 2024.
*[https://www.bitchute.com/video/QXp15qRvnULW/ HOUTHIS HIT GREEK SHIP], June 19, 2024.
*[https://youtu.be/Y_eCu_pW6-4 Why the US Navy can’t stop Houthi rebels], CaspianReport, Sep 13, 2024
*[https://youtu.be/Y_eCu_pW6-4 Why the US Navy can’t stop Houthi rebels], CaspianReport, Sep 13, 2024
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