02.03.2026 10:51
The Houthis in Yemen released a video containing the message "Very soon..." along with images of missiles being fired and ships being hit, while the war between the US-Israel and Iran continues. The post raised the possibility of a new attack along the Red Sea route.
While the war between the US-Israel and Iran continues, the Houthis in Yemen released a striking video. The footage, featuring the phrase "Coming soon...", showed moments of missiles being fired and ships being hit and destroyed.
MISSILE FOOTAGE AND SHOW OF FORCE
The released video included missiles fired from the coastline, attack simulations against ships moving in the sea, and moments of explosions claimed to be from previous attacks. The footage featured military marches and threatening messages.
The Houthi message is considered to potentially herald new attacks along the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The group had previously targeted commercial ships that it claimed were linked to Israel or Western countries.
THE MARITIME FRONT OF THE WAR IS EXPANDING
As US and Israeli operations against Iran continue and Tehran's regional retaliations persist, the Houthis' actions have increased the risk to maritime traffic in the conflict. The Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and surrounding routes are critically important for global trade.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) had recently announced that it conducted operations targeting Houthi missile launchers and drone infrastructure. Nevertheless, the group's missile and unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities appear to be intact.
WHAT DOES "COMING SOON" MEAN?
Although the "Coming soon..." message in the video does not provide a clear timeline, experts indicate that it carries elements of deterrence and psychological warfare. There are speculations that the Houthis may be planning a new attack against Israeli and US targets or maritime transportation.
As military activity in the region increases, international shipping companies and insurance firms are updating their risk assessments.