Introduction:
The Red Sea region has become a focal point of escalating tensions in recent months, with various actors involved in military actions and strategic maneuvers. From missile strikes to naval deployments, the situation has raised concerns about stability and security in the region. This blog provides a timeline of significant events from October 2023 to February 2024, shedding light on the unfolding developments and their implications.
October 2023:
- October 19: The United States Navy destroyer USS Carney intercepts three land-attack cruise missiles and several drones launched by the Houthis in Yemen, marking the first U.S. military action to defend Israel since the conflict began.
- October 27: Two loitering munitions are fired towards Israel from the southern Red Sea, causing casualties in Egypt but failing to reach their intended targets.
November 2023:
- November 1: The IDF intercepts an air threat from Yemen aimed at Eilat.
- November 8: A US MQ-9 Reaper drone is shot down by Houthi air defenses off the coast of Yemen.
- November 9: The Houthis fire a missile towards Eilat, intercepted by an Arrow 3 missile.
- November 14: Houthi missiles aimed at Eilat are intercepted by Israeli defenses.
- November 22: A Houthi cruise missile targeting Eilat is shot down by an F-35 fighter jet.
December 2023:
- December 6: Houthi ballistic missiles target Israeli military posts in Eilat, prompting defensive actions.
- December 11: The French Navy's frigate Languedoc intercepts Houthi drones targeting a Norwegian oil tanker.
- December 16: The US Navy intercepts 14 drones in the Red Sea, while Egyptian forces intercept an object near Dahab.
January 2024:
- January 4: Houthis launch an unmanned surface vessel towards US and commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
- January 10: A major Houthi attack targets multiple US and UK naval vessels.
- January 11: US Navy SEALs raid a ship bound for the Houthis, seizing Iranian-made missile components.
- January 12: The US and UK conduct airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, escalating tensions.
- January 24: Houthi claims of attacking US warships are denied by the United States government.
February 2024:
- February 2: Houthis claim to have fired a ballistic missile towards Eilat, intercepted by Israeli defenses.
- February 3: US and UK conduct airstrikes against multiple Houthi sites in Yemen.
- February 8: German frigate Hessen departs for the Red Sea to assist in the EU mission.
- February 10: Houthi media lists fighters killed in joint US-UK strikes, indicating ongoing hostilities.
Conclusion:
The events unfolding in the Red Sea region underscore the complexity and volatility of the geopolitical landscape. With various actors involved and strategic interests at stake, tensions continue to escalate, posing challenges to regional stability and security.
As the situation evolves, it remains crucial for international stakeholders to engage in dialogue and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and promote peaceful resolutions to the ongoing conflicts.
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