Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:58pm on 22 Dec 2023,Friday International
Amid escalating Houthi assaults on commercial ships in the Red Sea, the Royal Navy and Portuguese helicopters executed a successful joint operation to reclaim a seized vessel. In a three-week training initiative near Lisbon, Merlin helicopters deployed troops to rescue hostages and regain control. The collaboration enhances NATO allies' capabilities for vital maritime interdiction operations. This comes as Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have targeted over 100 attacks on 12 vessels. In response, a multinational force led by the US aims to secure the vital trade route, prompting shipping companies, including Maersk, to divert from the Suez Canal.
