September, Friday 20, 2024

Is there a possibility of the Houthis intentionally damaging undersea cables?


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The Houthis in Yemen are threatening to sabotage undersea communication cables in retaliation for US-led airstrikes targeting their missile and drone launch sites. Yemen's legitimate government has warned that the Houthis could target these crucial cables, which connect Asia to Europe. While the group claims to have accessed maps of the cable routes, experts believe it would be difficult for them to carry out such an attack. Iran, the Houthis' ally, also lacks the capability to target the cables. Cutting the cables would be a major escalation and could lead to retaliatory strikes on Iran. However, the Houthis have surprised their adversaries in the past and continue to stand their ground despite airstrikes.