The recent “tanker war” in the Red Sea echoes a similar conflict from the mid-1980s, during the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). Now, nearly four decades later, history is repeating itself with Iran’s “Houthi” militias attacking tankers in the Red Sea. The Western military footprint in the Red Sea is longstanding but has recently been legitimized by survival concerns. This initiative includes strategic projects along the Red Sea, such as the NEOM city and the endeavors of the Red Sea International company, owned by the Public Investment Fund. In conclusion, the growing militarization of the Red Sea and the intensification of conflicts in and around it have widespread and potentially far-reaching consequences.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 07, 2024 05:33 UTC