ACLED 175d ago

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea fell by 84% between January and 28 November 2025 compared to 2024. Yet regional power struggles continue to fuel tensions, as dynamics in Yemen and the Horn of Africa leave the Red Sea at a crossroads between de-escalation and spiraling violence. As 2026 approaches with only a narrow window for stability — and despite the reduced threat to commercial shipping — the Houthis remain a persistent threat.