Generation Jihad Loose Ceasefires Sink Ships
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Jul 13, 2025 Bradley Bowman, Senior Director at the Center on Military and Political Power, brings his insights on current threats to maritime safety. He discusses the troubling resurgence of Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, driven by geopolitical tensions. The conversation reveals how U.S. ceasefire deals might embolden these provocateurs. Valuable points about Europe’s hesitant stance and the risks of offending Iran while neglecting global shipping security emerge, spotlighting a complex international landscape that demands urgent attention.
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Houthis Sink Ships, Kidnap Crew
- The Houthis attacked two commercial vessels accused of shipping to Israeli ports and sunk them in the Red Sea.
- The second ship's attack resulted in four crew deaths and about 10 crew members missing, some believed kidnapped by Houthis.
Houthis' Multi-Weapon Attack Strategy
- Houthis used a combination of anti-ship ballistic missiles, explosive unmanned boats, and small craft with RPGs in these attacks.
- They filmed the attacks and later placed charges to deliberately sink the ships, not capture them.
Ceasefire Without Israel Included
- The 2023 ceasefire deal only forbade attacks on U.S. ships, not on Israel or other shipping.
- This limited scope emboldened Houthis to continue attacks by exploiting the ceasefire's loopholes.