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Red Sea Tensions ‘Sky-High,’ May Be Impossible to Contain Soon - UN Secretary General

© AP Photo / Hani MohammedArmed Houthi fighters attend the funeral procession of Houthi rebel fighters who were killed in recent fighting with forces of Yemen's internationally recognized government, in Sanaa, Yemen
Armed Houthi fighters attend the funeral procession of Houthi rebel fighters who were killed in recent fighting with forces of Yemen's internationally recognized government, in Sanaa, Yemen - Sputnik International, 1920, 15.01.2024
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Current tensions in the Red Sea and beyond are "sky-high" and may be impossible to contain in the near future, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Monday.
"Tensions are also sky-high in the Red Sea and beyond – and may soon be impossible to contain," Guterres told a press conference.
In November, the Houthis in Yemen announced their intention to attack any ships associated with Israel, urging other countries to recall their crews from the vessels. The Houthis vowed to continue their attacks in the Red Sea until Israel ended its military actions in the Gaza Strip.
Houthi fighters brandish their weapons during a march in solidarity with the Palestinian people in the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa on January 11, 2024. - Sputnik International, 1920, 14.01.2024
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In December, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced the establishment of a multinational operation to secure the Red Sea. The Houthis vowed to attack any ships that join the US-led maritime coalition.
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