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Home / Houthis / Red Sea passage remains a no-go for shipping despite U.S. action
Houthis, Iran, Middle East, Military analysis, Naval power

June 5, 2025

Red Sea passage remains a no-go for shipping despite U.S. action

“If it were really a pain, if this new route was really imposing costs, I think you might see more countries willing to take the risk,” said Jennifer Kavanagh, director of military analysis at Defense Priorities, a research institute that favors restraint in foreign policy.

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