An International Response to Houthi Attacks

The tension in the Middle East is not only disrupting trade routes in the region but also causing a significant impact on the U.S. economy, leading to higher living costs. The Houthi terrorist attacks in the Red Sea have dramatically slowed down the shipping of goods, rerouted shipments to longer, more costly paths, and resulted in soaring insurance premiums for shipping companies—expenses that ultimately burden consumers through increased prices. Furthermore, while American and British forces are currently engaged in securing these shipping lanes, the financial strain of defense using costly anti-drone technology against relatively inexpensive Houthi weapons raises concerns about the sustainability of these military efforts.