The Ansar Allah group (Houthis) launched several attacks on ships heading to Israel (Reuters)

The Spanish newspaper "Larazon" said that the Houthis' good armament made them pose an increasingly major threat to global trade, stressing that the use of "small unmanned submarines" further complicates the situation regarding traffic in the Red Sea.

The newspaper explained that these unmanned submarines, in addition to being able to carry explosives, can reach high speeds, ensuring that commercial ships suffer serious damage.

Writer Nora Villalba explained that these small submarines are robotic systems that operate underwater without the need for direct human intervention, and have various uses ranging from scientific research to carrying out military and security missions.

Among its distinctive features are its autonomy, power and self-navigation capabilities, as it can be equipped with advanced sensors, sonar, GPS and navigation systems.

As the situation becomes more complicated, the transport ministers of the Group of Seven countries urge the Houthis in Yemen to “immediately stop” their attacks on ships in the Red Sea, stressing that these attacks are a “serious threat” to global maritime trade.

Europe intervenes

According to the writer, as is the case with Washington and London, which lead the “Guardian of Prosperity” coalition, the European Union announced its first naval operation in the Red Sea, “Aspids,” to protect commercial ships in the region.

According to the European Council, this operation will contribute to maintaining maritime security and ensuring freedom of navigation, especially for commercial ships.

Within the framework of its defensive mission, the operation will also provide knowledge of the maritime situation, escort ships and protect them from possible attacks at sea.

The Larathon report added that this mission will include 4 naval vehicles contributed by Germany, Greece, Italy and France, which Belgium could join, according to the "Europa Press" agency.

But what surprised the Europeans was that they did not expect the Houthis to possess the technology necessary to deploy unmanned submarines underwater, which would change the equation and make the task of securing ships very expensive.

The Houthis stressed on more than one occasion that they will not stop attacking ships heading to Israel until its massacres in Gaza stop.

The tension in the region has prompted the world's major shipping companies to continue adjusting their routes to avoid crossing the Red Sea, through which 8% of global grain trade, 12% of oil trade, and 8% of global trade in liquefied natural gas passes, according to what was reported by Larathon.

Source: Spanish press