Sri Lanka To Deploys Navy Ship to Red Sea Amid Houthi Threats

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced the deployment of a Sri Lanka Navy ship in the Red Sea to address security concerns against Houthi activities.

International shipping faces disruptions due to attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi militants, impacting freight costs and delivery schedules. The Houthis cite retaliation against Israel’s support for Hamas. Rerouting ships around South Africa to avoid the Red Sea is a costly alternative. The move aims to safeguard regional stability and shipping operations.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe states that Sri Lanka will dispatch a naval vessel to the Red Sea to assist in security operations. The President states that delays caused to the shipping lines due to Houthis attacks will result in further increases in the costs of living. pic.twitter.com/iabsmtWrah

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