US Central Command confirmed, on Wednesday, that the Iranian-backed Houthi militias launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles towards the waters of the Red Sea during the past 24 hours. Amid navigational expectations of a delay in the return of stability to this important commercial artery due to the ongoing Houthi threats.

According to a statement published by the Central Command on its page on the “X” platform: “In the past 24 hours, the Iranian-backed Houthis launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles from the areas they control in Yemen from the direction of the Red Sea; there were no casualties or damage reported.” United States, coalition, or merchant ships.”

The American leadership added that this continued malicious and reckless behavior by the Iran-backed Houthis threatens regional stability and puts the lives of sailors across the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden at risk.

The continued Houthi threats have prompted shipping companies to rule out the return of stability to the Red Sea in the near future. They stressed that the stability of global supply chains will require more time to return to normal.

Maersk Shipping Company said that the container transportation market has entered a new phase, driven by the turmoil resulting from the ongoing crisis in the Red Sea and its effects on global supply chains. Explained by Vincent Clerkin, CEO of the company: “After the first quarter, price increases gained momentum during the months of April and May in many regions, and that the demand for container transport remains strong, as supply was negatively affected by the loss of sea trips and longer routes.” , equipment shortages, and delays that have led to increased congestion across many major ports in Asia and the Middle East.”