According to the report from CNN, in a powerful display of solidarity, Houthi supporters gathered in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, to honor fighters who lost their lives in an incident involving the US Navy on December 31.
The crowd, numbering in the thousands, waved both Palestinian and Yemeni flags, alongside banners representing Hezbollah.
Recent events leading to this commemoration unfolded when US Navy helicopters sank three Houthi small boats after they attacked and attempted to board a Maersk container ship off the Yemeni coast, resulting in the loss of the crews, as reported by the United States Central Command (CENTCOM).
The backdrop of these clashes is rooted in the Houthis' initiation of attacks in the Red Sea following the commencement of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.
The Houthis claim their actions target ships with ties to Israel, expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Believed to be armed and trained by Iran, the Yemen-based Houthis pose concerns about the potential escalation of their attacks, contributing to broader regional tensions.
With major shipping and oil companies avoiding the impacted area, there are growing worries about the repercussions on the global economy as the conflict persists.
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