Despite the presence of warships of the United States and its allies in the critical waters, the crisis in the Red Sea is worsening. The Houthis have been targeting Israeli, American, and British ships in the Red Sea Corridor in solidarity with the Palestinians who are facing the brunt of the Israeli offensive in Gaza.

US military says Iran continues to supply arms to Houthis | Red Sea attacks can escalate

A massive oil slick has been left behind by a cargo ship that was abandoned in the Gulf of Aden following an attack by Yemeni rebels. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) warned on Friday, February 24, that the environmental calamity might worsen.

Red Sea tensions: US warns attack by Houthis on cargo ships can cause environmental disaster

The statement by a Houthi representative on social media site X came shortly after the group's leader said it was ramping up attacks on ships in the Red Sea and other waters - including with new "submarine weapons" - to mirror Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip.

Red Sea crises: Houthis to step up Red Sea strikes, use 'submarine weapons', leader says