Houthis slam US-led naval force in Red Sea, threaten Middle East - analysis

Houthis aim to derail economic cooperation between the United States, India, the European Union, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates as new railway transport corridor is announced.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is greeted by U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Brad Cooper at Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama, Bahrain, December 19, 2023.

(photo credit: REUTERS/PHIL STEWART)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

DECEMBER 19, 2023 12:21

Updated: DECEMBER 19, 2023 18:25

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