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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 533

Operation Prosperity Guardian

The USS aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower sails in the Red Sea on June 12, 2024. (AP/Bernat Armangue)
June 19, 2024, 11:52 pm
Fighting off Houthis for months, US carrier in Red Sea may be running out of steam
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is long overdue for a break from the longest-running naval battle since WWII, but experts worry effort to protect shipping could flounder without it
By Lolita C. Baldor and Jon Gambrell
US Central Command forces, in coordination with the United Kingdom, and support from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and Bahrain, conduct joint strikes on hostile Houthi targets, January 11, 2024 (US Central Command / X)
January 12, 2024, 5:17 pm
Iran, Russia decry Houthi strikes; Erdogan: US, UK want to turn Red Sea into bloodbath
China expresses concerns over potential escalation; Jordan: ‘Israeli aggression on Gaza’ to blame; France, Belgium vows to continue working to halt attacks on shipping by Yemen group
By Agencies and ToI Staff
US Central Command forces, in coordination with the United Kingdom, and support from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and Bahrain, conduct joint strikes on hostile Houthi targets, January 11, 2024 (US Central Command / X)
January 12, 2024, 4:55 pm
Saudi Arabia in ‘tight spot’ as US, UK take on Houthi rebels after weeks of attacks
Experts say Riyadh angling for ceasefire, military exit from Yemen so it can focus on domestic agenda, but situation complicated by Iran-backed Yemeni group’s attacks on shipping
By Robbie COREY-BOULET
Yemenis chant slogans during a march in solidarity with the people of Gaza in the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa on December 22, 2023. The official Houthi slogan is: The group's slogan officially goes: 'God Is the Greatest, Death to America, Death to Israel, A Curse Upon the Jews, Victory to Islam.' (Mohammed Huwais/AFP)
January 4, 2024, 1:19 am
12 nations led by US warn Iran-backed Houthis of ‘consequences’ over Red Sea attacks
National Security Council spokesman says US to maintain strong military presence in Middle East despite decision to withdraw aircraft carrier sent to the region after October 7
By Agencies and Jacob Magid
US President Joe Biden arrives at the Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle, Delaware, November 17, 2023. (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
January 1, 2024, 5:13 pm
Biden facing growing calls to attack Houthi bases — report
Following joint task force’s first direct conflict with Iran-backed group, NYT reports some in Pentagon urge strikes against the Yemeni rebels’ military installations
By ToI Staff and Agencies
In this image provided by the US Navy, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall and amphibious assault ship USS Bataan transit the Bab al-Mandeb strait on August 9, 2023. (Mass Communications Spc. 2nd Class Moises Sandoval/US Navy via AP)
December 31, 2023, 10:31 pm
UK said set to join campaign against Houthis as group warns of ‘consequences’
After US strike kills 10 members of Iran-backed group who attempted to board a container ship, Cameron tells Tehran it has a responsibility to prevent Houthi attacks
By ToI Staff, Agencies and Gianluca Pacchiani
This handout satellite picture released by Maxar Technologies on November 28, 2023, shows the recently seized Israeli-linked Galaxy Leader ship (C), that was captured by Houthi rebels on November 19, next to a support vessel in the southern Red Sea near Hodeida, Yemen. (Photo by Satellite image ©2023 Maxar Technologies / AFP)
December 28, 2023, 1:10 pm
Some US allies back away from Red Sea task force, not wanting to appear pro-Israel
Washington says 20 nations signed up for maritime force to protect key shipping strait, but has only named 12; some states keep distance lest they become Houthi targets themselves
By Phil Stewart, David Latona and Angelo Amante
Illustrative -- The 'Vilnia Maersk' container vessel is unloaded at the 'Jade Weserport' container terminal in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, November 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)
December 25, 2023, 6:09 pm
Maersk says will resume Red Sea shipping as US-led coalition counters Houthi attacks
Shipper announces move after being assured multi-national Operation Prosperity Guardian has deployed to protect maritime commerce passing through Gulf of Aden to Suez Canal
By AP and ToI Staff
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin makes a joint statement with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Tel Aviv, December 18, 2023. (Maya Alleruzzo/AP)
December 19, 2023, 1:48 am
US-led coalition of 10 nations to counter Houthi attacks on vessels in Red Sea
US defense secretary Lloyd Austin announces Operation Prosperity Guardian, in cooperation with UK, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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