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Blinken: We seek to prevent the expansion of the conflict in the Red Sea, but we want to preserve freedom of navigation

British Foreign Secretary: It is unacceptable for freedom of navigation in the Red Sea to be affected by Houthi attacks

Several shippings companies have reportedly "made agreements" with the Houthis to prevent their ships from being attacked in the Red Sea

US State Department: Blinken discussed with the Saudi Crown Prince efforts to reduce regional tension, including deterring Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.

British Defense Minister: We urge the Houthis to stop their attacks in the Red Sea, and they will bear responsibility if they ignore our warnings

European official: The Union is discussing launching a military mission in the Red Sea

CENTCOM:On the Jan. 6, at approximately 9:30 a.m. (Sanaa time), an unmanned aerial vehicle launched from Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen was shot down in self-defense by USS LABOON (DDG 59) in international waters of the Southern Red Sea

U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking: There are no differences between major countries, including China, regarding supporting stability in the Red Sea

U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking: Washington cannot accept any of its ships being attacked by the Houthis or others

First video of Indian Navy Marine Commandos neutralizing the hijacking Attempt of MV Lila Norfolk in the North Arabian Sea

Qatar and Iran FMs had a phone call, discussing Kerman terror attacks, Israeli assassination of Hamas officials in Beirut, situation in Gaza, developments in the Red Sea

Leader of the Houthis: The criminal attack on a group of our naval heroes will not remain without response and punishment

Today there are 5 warships from international countries patrolling the Southern RedSea along with manned and unmanned reconnaissance aircraft and jets from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier

US Department of State: .@SecBlinken spoke with French @MinColonna about multilateral efforts to combat the destabilizing attacks in the Red Sea. They also discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict, including the need to avoid regional escalation and ensure humanitarian assistance reaches civilians in Gaza

The latest attacks against merchant vessel transiting the Southern Red Sea was early this morning when a Houthi one-way attack, unmanned surface vessel detonated in international shipping lanes. This is the first time the Houthis have used a USV for these attacks, and it is of concern, says VADM Cooper, 5th Fleet commander.

Bloomberg: Container shipping prices increased by 173% due to the diversion of ships in the Red Sea

Joint Statement: "The Houthis will bear the responsibility of the consequences should they continue to threaten lives, the global economy, and free flow of commerce in the region's critical waterways."

Iranian Defense Minister: Tehran supports Yemen in all dimensions

The Houthi Group in Yemen reportedly launched 3 Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles at a Commercial Shipping Vessel near the Bab al-Mandab Strait roughly 33nm off the Coast of Eritrea, causing No Damage to the Ship or Casualties

Mehr Agency: The Iranian combat destroyer that moved to the Red Sea is equipped with naval cruise missiles

Agence France-Presse: 10 Houthis were killed in an American bombing on boats that attacked a ship in the Red Sea

Houthi boats opened fire at U.S. Navy helicopters responding to a distress call near Yemen, the Pentagon says. The helicopters returned fire, causing 3 small boats to sink and killing the crew

British Foreign Minister: I informed the Iranian Foreign Minister that his country bears responsibility for the attacks in the Red Sea

Iranian-backed Houthi small boats attack merchant vessel and U.S. Navy helicopters in Southern Red Sea. On Dec. 31 at 6:30am (Sanaa time) the container ship MAERSK HANGZHOU issued a second distress call in less than 24 hours reporting being under attack by four Iranian-backed Houthi small boats. The small boats, originating from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, fired crew served and small arms weapons at the MAERSK HANGZHOU, getting to within 20 meters of the vessel, and attempted to board the vessel. A contract embarked security team on the MAERSK HANZGHOU returned fire. U.S. helicopters from the USS EISENHOWER (CVN 69) and GRAVELY (DDG 107) responded to the distress call and in the process of issuing verbal calls to the small boats, the small boats fired upon the U.S. helicopters with crew served weapons and small arms. The U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire in self-defense, sinking three of the four small boats, and killing the crews. The fourth boat fled the area. There was no damage to U.S. personnel or equipment

UKMTO has received a report of an attack 60NM North West of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. The master reports being attacked by 3 small boats on his Port side, shots were exchanged. All crew have been accounted for with no casualties.

USS GRAVELY shoots down two anti-ship ballistic missiles while responding to Houthi attack on merchant vessel. Today at approximately 8:30 p.m. (Sanaa time), the container ship MAERSK HANGZHOU reported that they were struck by a missile while transiting the Southern Red Sea. The Singapore-flagged, Denmark-owned/operated container ship requested assistance, and the USS GRAVELY (DDG 107) and USS LABOON (DDG 58) have responded to the ship. The vessel is reportedly seaworthy and there are no reported injuries. While responding, the USS GRAVELY shot down two anti-ship ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen toward the ships.

The USS MASON (DDG 87) shot down one drone and one anti-ship ballistic missile in the Southern Red Sea that were fired by the Houthis between 5:45 - 6: 10 p.m. (Sanaa time) on Dec. 28. There was no damage to any of the 18 ships in the area or reported injuries. This is the 22nd attempted attack by Houthis on international shipping since Oct. 19

The US Department of the Treasury: We imposed sanctions on an Iranian financing network that supports the Houthis in attacks on international shipping

Danish and French shipping companies announce the resumption of the passage of their ships in the Red Sea

U.S. assets, to include the USS LABOON (DDG 58) and F/A-18 Super Hornets from the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, shot down twelve one-way attack drones, three anti-ship ballistic missiles, and two land attack cruise missiles in the Southern Red Sea that were fired by the Houthis over a 10 hour period which began at approximately 6:30 a.m. (Sanaa time) on December 26. There was no damage to ships in the area or reported injuries.