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On Monday (02), Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted two oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating their ongoing campaign of attacks that have already disrupted the flow of $1 trillion worth of goods through this crucial maritime corridor. These attacks, believed to be fueled by the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, pose a severe risk to international shipping and environmental safety in the region.

The Royal Malaysian Navy's (TLDM) KD Pendekar, a vessel with 45 years of service, experienced a critical incident this week, resulting in the ship being partially submerged off the coast of Johor. The incident occurred around noon, approximately two nautical miles southeast of Tanjung Penyusop Cape near Pengerang, Johor.

The United States is ramping up its military presence in the Middle East as tensions in the region reach a boiling point. In a statement issued by the Pentagon, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin underscored the nation's unwavering commitment to defending Israel, highlighting the deployment of additional troops and advanced military hardware to the region.

On August 3, 2024, the container ship Groton was attacked 125 nautical miles east of Aden in Yemen, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). This incident highlights the ongoing threat to shipping in the Middle East as regional conflicts impact maritime security.