Houthi rebels threaten ships going to Israel if they don’t stop in Gaza for aid|Google Maps (Inset)|Petr Dlouhy;CC BY-SA 3.0

The United States is actively addressing the need to expand a multinational naval task force in response to increased threats near Yemen, where Houthi rebels aligned with Iran have been targeting commercial ships.

The Biden administration prioritizes reinforcing Combined Task Force 153, which focuses on securing the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, aiming to safeguard maritime trade.

The situation is becoming more complex as Israel’s conflict in Gaza continues for over two months, resulting in the deaths of over 18,000 Palestinians and causing broader tensions in the Middle East.