I found this explanation of what’s going on in the Red Sea to be fascinating...
What’s Going on With Shipping?
Red Sea Convoy Clash: US Vessels Attacked | Iranian Spy Ship | Will China Shield You?
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the battle between the Houthi and US and Royal Navy forces of Operation Prosperity Guardian on Jan 9, 2024. A first-hand report of the battle, the role of an Iranian spy ship, and how China is promoting their flag as a defense.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RSH3jhSvHM
The White House said in November that it was considering redesignating the Houthis as a terrorist organization after they began their targeting of civilian vessels. The administration formally delisted the Houthis as a “foreign terrorist organization” and “specially designated global terrorists” in 2021, undoing a move by President Donald Trump.