In another concerning incident, the Houthis have reportedly seized yet another vessel, seized Ruen cargo ship.
This time, the dry cargo ship “Ruen”—in the waters off the Yemeni coast in the Arabian Sea. The In another concerning incident, the Houthis have reportedly seized yet another vessel, seized Ruen cargo ship is registered under the Bulgarian Marine Fleet company, as reported by Bulgarian National Television.
Amid these distressing events, there has been a notable lack of communication with the ship’s crew, raising significant concerns about their safety and the vessel’s status.
This incident adds to the escalating challenges faced by international shipping in the region, especially with regards to vessels associated with Israeli routes. Alongside the Houthis, who are backed by Iran, Yemen’s actions have compelled Israeli ships to navigate around the African continent, resulting in substantial financial losses amounting to billions of dollars.
To illustrate the impact of these forced alterations, there’s a striking visual representation comparing Israel’s typical shipping route against the diverted path enforced by the Yemeni Houthis. This pictogram underscores the considerable disruption and economic strain caused by the redirection of shipping routes due to geopolitical tensions in the area.