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Middle East - February 15, 2024

Middle East - February 15, 2024

Apr 18, 2024

For the first time in quite a while, the Houthis launched a missile at a merchant vessel east of Aden. This region was previously the area of responsibility for the Behshad, an Iranian spy vessel which served to direct strikes in the area. However, it has been at port for an extended amount of time now, coinciding with the lack of Houthi attacks in this particular region. The United States announced that more than a week ago, they launched a cyber attack against the ship as part of their response to the attack on the American base in Jordan. Given the wide time frame this leaves us with, it's not clear if the cyber attack prompted the Behshad to go to port to patch itself up, or if the attack came after the fact. Of note, a handful of explosions have hit Iran of late targeting an oil pipeline and a chemical factory. Iran has stated that the damage done to the pipeline from two different explosions was the result of sabotage; a possible further response from the United States.

Tensions have soared between Hezbollah and Israel, as Hezbollah announced the deaths of over a half dozen fighters, including a commander. However, Hezbollah is likely to not escalate further than they have, as they have so far maintained a pattern of limited engagement. Israel has not conducted another massive wave of strikes, so things will probably calm down a bit. In Gaza, Israel launched a raid on Nasser hospital, the largest in southern Gaza and located in western Khan Younis. Effectively no time was provided to patients or to medical staff to leave.

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