The United States and Egypt have renewed their commitment to safeguarding Red Sea security as Houthi attacks persist.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Egyptian General Abd-al-Majid Ahmad Saqr held a call to reaffirm their strategic partnership.
The Pentagon stated the two leaders discussed “reckless actions by the Houthis,” which are endangering global trade through the Suez Canal.
These attacks, ongoing since November 2023, have disrupted vital shipping lanes and rattled international markets.
Hegseth described recent weeks as disastrous for the Houthis, warning that US military pressure is only escalating.
“This has been a bad three weeks for the Houthis—and it’s about to get worse,” he said during a press briefing.
The US has launched intensified airstrikes on Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen, causing casualties and widespread destruction, according to Houthi sources.
Hegseth issued a sharp warning to Iran, demanding it halt support to the Houthis or face consequences.
The White House, led by former President Trump, recently declared “decisive and powerful” military action against the group.
Trump also threatened to “completely annihilate” the Houthis if their attacks continue.
The Houthi group claims its strikes are in solidarity with Palestinians, as Gaza endures a devastating Israeli offensive.
With over 50,700 reported killed in Gaza, the Houthis vow to continue targeting ships unless aid reaches the besieged enclave.
The Red Sea, once a vital artery of global commerce, has now become a flashpoint for escalating regional tensions.
