Houthi Rebels Claim 166 Ships Targeted Since 2023 as Red Sea Sinkings Resume
On July 11, 2026, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi claimed the group has attacked 166 vessels linked to Israel, the US, and UK since November 2023. This framing follows the sinking of two commercial vessels, the 'Magic Seas' and 'Eternity C', between July 6 and 9. The group formally resumed commercial shipping attacks in early 2026, effectively ending a year-long de-escalation period and raising the regional risk of all-out war between the US-led coalition and Houthi forces.