The American website “Al-Monitor” revealed that commercial ships flying the US flag continue to avoid returning to the Red Sea, despite a supposed “truce” between the Yemeni Armed Forces and Washington.
According to a high-ranking US official cited by the site, these developments indicate that international maritime fears in the region persist—and that the efforts of the US- and European-led coalition have failed to restore confidence in this strategic waterway.
Al-Monitor reported that the official expressed deep concern over the situation, stating: “If I were Maersk, I wouldn’t go near the Bab al-Mandab.” Such remarks reveal the extent of lingering apprehensions among shipping companies, deterring them from risking transit through the area.
The official further acknowledged Yemen’s growing strength, saying: “Every day the Yemenis remain there, they grow stronger.” This admission underscores the failure of US and Western military strategies to deter the Yemeni Armed Forces or force their retreat. On the contrary, Yemen’s sustained control over the Red Sea has only amplified its regional influence.
The report raises questions about the effectiveness of the “truce” if it fails to ensure the return of US commercial shipping.
It also signals that Yemen still holds the upper hand in this confrontation, increasing pressure on the US and its allies to seek a lasting solution—rather than relying on temporary or ineffective measures.
