{"id":2126283,"date":"2023-12-15T15:44:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T20:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/as-biden-remains-passive-amid-houthi-attacks-two-major-shipping-lines-pause-their-routes-through-red-sea\/"},"modified":"2023-12-15T15:51:35","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T20:51:35","slug":"as-biden-remains-passive-amid-houthi-attacks-two-major-shipping-lines-pause-their-routes-through-red-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/as-biden-remains-passive-amid-houthi-attacks-two-major-shipping-lines-pause-their-routes-through-red-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden stays passive as Houthi attacks halt shipping routes in Red Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fas-biden-remains-passive-amid-houthi-attacks-two-major-shipping-lines-pause-their-routes-through-red-sea%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2126283&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Container Shipping Lines Pause Transits Through Red Sea as Biden Administration Avoids Confrontation\u2064 with Houthis<\/h2>\n<p>Amidst the Biden administration&#8217;s reluctance to address the Islamic Houthis in Yemen, who are\u2063 obstructing navigation in the Middle East and have attacked ships, two of the world&#8217;s largest container shipping lines have made a significant decision.\u200c Maersk, the second-largest container shipping company, and Hapag-Lloyd AG, the fifth-largest, have \u200dannounced that\u2064 they will temporarily \u2062halt transits through the Red Sea.<\/p>\n<p>Following the recent attack on Maersk&#8217;s ship, Gibraltar, the \u200dcompany has instructed ships passing through the Bab al-Mandab Strait\u2062 to pause their journeys until further notice. Similarly, Hapag-Lloyd AG has decided to pause \u2062their\u200d ships&#8217; journeys\u2062 until Monday, with plans to \u2064determine the course of action afterward.<\/p>\n<p>This move by the shipping lines puts pressure on \u200bthe United States and its allies to enhance security\u200b along one of the world&#8217;s most crucial trade corridors.\u2063 Bloomberg News expressed \u2064concerns that\u200d undermining the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-we-should-worry-that-kamala-harris-is-already-taking-foreign-calls-on-bidens-behalf\/\" title=\"Why We Should Worry That Kamala Harris Is Already Taking Foreign Calls On Biden\u2019s Behalf\">global economic recovery<\/a> could occur if security is not improved.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200d the Bab al-Mandab Strait, \u2063two Liberian-flagged\u200b ships were attacked by the Houthi-controlled Yemen. Hapag-Lloyd&#8217;s vessel, Al-Jasrah,\u200d was among the targets. U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan emphasized that while the Houthis are carrying out\u200d the \u200battacks, they \u2063are\u2062 being supported by Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Defense Secretary\u200b Kathleen Hicks acknowledged that \u2062this is \u200ban international problem\u2064 that requires an international \u2063solution. The United States is \u2064collaborating with allies and partners to \u200baddress the\u2063 issue. However, Iran&#8217;s Defense Minister Mohammed-Reza\u200c Ashtiani warned that the U.S. would <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-prosecutor-lacked-assistance-from-other-federal-prosecutors-irs-official-says\/\" title=\"IRS Official: Hunter Biden Prosecutor Had No Help from Other Federal Prosecutors\">face \u2063significant challenges<\/a> \u2064if they proceed with a plan to protect ships,\u2063 asserting Iran&#8217;s dominance in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly informed President Joe Biden that if the U.S.\u2064 fails to take action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen, Israel\u200b will intervene,\u200d especially since the Houthis have \u2064targeted shipping vessels linked to Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Despite concerns raised by numerous U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/typos-involving-one-small-letter-have-been-exposing-russian-ally-to-highly-sensitive-us-military-information\/\" title=\"Typos expose Russian ally to sensitive US military info.\">defense \u2064officials<\/a>, the Biden administration&#8217;s approach to the situation\u2062 has been criticized for its lack of action. Retired Vice Adm. John Miller, former commander of U.S. 5th Fleet, expressed disappointment, stating that the U.S. is not \u2064deterring \u2064anyone and that these attacks have gone unanswered.<\/p>\n<p>It is clear that the situation in the Red Sea \u200drequires immediate attention and a robust response to ensure the safety of shipping vessels and maintain global economic stability.<\/p>\n<p><em>Ryan Saavedra contributed to this\u2064 article.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u2063does the suspension\u2063 of transits through the Red Sea by major shipping lines like Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd\u2062 AG impact global trade\u200d and the economy?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Transits through the Red Sea due to the escalating tensions \u200din the\u2064 region.<\/p>\n<p>The decision by these container shipping \u200dlines highlights the \u200dgrowing concern \u2062among international trade companies about the safety\u200b and security\u200b of their vessels and crews in this volatile region. The\u2062 Islamic Houthis, who control a significant portion of Yemen, have been engaged in a prolonged\u2064 conflict\u2063 with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pictures-u-s-navy-seizes-arms-from-iran-likely-bound-for-yemen\/\" title=\"Pictures: U.S. Navy Seizes Arms from Iran Likely Bound for Yemen\">internationally recognized government<\/a>. This has resulted in\u2063 increased attacks\u2062 on\u200b ships\u2063 passing through the Red Sea, including commercial vessels \u200dand oil tankers.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration&#8217;s approach of avoiding confrontation with \u2064the Houthis has raised questions about the United States&#8217; commitment to ensuring the safety of\u200d navigation in\u2062 the Red Sea. While the administration claims to be focused on diplomacy\u200d and \u2062finding\u2064 a\u200b political solution to the conflict, critics argue that this reluctance may embolden\u200c the Houthis and\u200c further\u2062 endanger maritime trade routes in the crucial waterway.<\/p>\n<p>The decision\u200d by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd AG to suspend \u2063transits through the Red Sea\u200c is not an isolated incident. Other major shipping lines have also \u200dexpressed concerns and taken similar measures to minimize the risks associated with\u2064 navigating through this \u2062area. This includes rerouting vessels away from the Red Sea and finding\u2064 alternative routes \u2062to avoid potential confrontations with the Houthis.<\/p>\n<p>The implications of \u200cthese decisions extend beyond just the shipping industry. The Red Sea is a vital lifeline for\u2064 the global economy, \u2062as it serves as a major trade route connecting Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Any disruption to this route has far-reaching consequences, including higher\u200b transportation \u200bcosts, delays in deliveries, and potential shortages of essential goods.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration&#8217;s reluctance to directly address the threat posed by the Houthis \u200draises questions about the effectiveness of its handling of regional conflicts. Critics\u2063 argue that\u200b taking a\u2064 strong stance against the Houthis\u200c is necessary to ensure the safety of \u2062navigation and protect \u200bthe interests of international trade.<\/p>\n<p>While diplomatic efforts are undoubtedly important, they should not come at the expense of securing vital trade\u2063 routes and\u200d safeguarding the interests of global commerce. The international community, including the United States, must work together to find a balanced approach\u200c that addresses the underlying \u2062causes\u2064 of\u2063 the conflict in Yemen\u2064 while also ensuring\u2064 the safety and \u2064security of\u200c maritime trade in the Red Sea.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the decision by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd\u2064 AG to suspend transits \u2063through \u200cthe Red\u2063 Sea reflects growing concerns about the safety of navigation \u200cin the region. The Biden administration&#8217;s reluctance to\u200c confront the Houthis in Yemen raises questions about its commitment to protecting vital trade routes. It is essential for the\u2062 international \u2064community\u2063 to work together to find a solution that\u200d ensures\u200b the safety and security of maritime trade while also addressing the underlying causes of the conflict \u2062in Yemen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the Biden administration avoids addressing Iranian-aligned Islamic Houthis in Yemen, who obstruct navigation in the Middle East, two major container shipping lines have temporarily halted transits through the Red Sea. Maersk and another company, both targeted by the Islamist group, made this announcement on Friday<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":2126284,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2126283","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2126283","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2126283"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2126283\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2126284"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2126283"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2126283"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2126283"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}