Red Sea
Arm of the Indian Ocean between Asia and Africa
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| January 2024 | Shipping volumes in the Red Sea dropped to 30% of normal levels due to Houthi interventions. The US announced the Operation Prosperity Guardian maritime coalition to defend shipping. |
| January 2024 | US and British forces conducted multiple air and sea strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. US President Joe Biden authorized strikes without congressional approval. |
| November 2023 | Houthi rebels in Yemen began increasing attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea, targeting Israeli-linked ships in response to the Israel-Gaza conflict. |
| 2022 | The Red Sea Project began developing high-quality accommodation and facilities along the Saudi Arabian coastline, with initial stages of development set to be completed. |
| September 2013 | Jadid Island emerged in the Zubair Archipelago through volcanic activity, marking the formation of another new island in the Red Sea region. |
| December 2011 | Sholan Island emerged through a volcanic eruption in the Zubair Archipelago, owned by Yemen. |
| December 2010 | Sharm el-Sheikh beach was closed to swimming due to serious shark attacks, including a fatal incident. |
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