Red Sea Tensions Escalate: Houthi Assault On US-Owned Gibraltar Eagle Continues To Propel Shipping Stock Rally
Red Sea Tensions Escalate: Houthi Assault On US-Owned Gibraltar Eagle Continues To Propel Shipping Stock Rally
The Red Sea, a crucial artery for global trade, remains under the shadow of escalating tensions. Recent incidents, including a strike by Iran-backed Houthi rebels Monday on the U.S.-owned Gibraltar Eagle, underscore the growing risks in this vital region.
红海是全球贸易的重要动脉，仍处于紧张局势升级的阴影下。最近发生的事件，包括伊朗支持的胡塞叛乱分子周一对美国拥有的直布罗陀之鹰号的袭击，凸显了这一重要地区的风险日益增加。
Houthi Strike On Gibraltar Eagle
胡塞袭击直布罗陀之鹰
On Monday, the U.S. Central Command said an anti-ship ballistic missile was fired by Houthi forces on the U.S.-operated dry bulk ship Gibraltar Eagle. There were no reported injuries or significant damage to the ship.
美国中央司令部周一表示，胡塞部队向美国运营的干散装船直布罗陀之鹰号发射了一枚反舰弹道导弹。没有关于该船受伤或重大损坏的报道。
The vessel, managed by Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NYSE:EGLE), was hit approximately 100 miles off the Gulf of Aden.
该船由鹰散装航运公司（纽约证券交易所代码：EGLE）管理，在距离亚丁湾约100英里处遭到袭击。
Image: MapCharts
图片：MapCharts
This incident followed an earlier failed missile attack by the Houthis that was reportedly detected by U.S. Forces targeting commercial shipping lanes in the Southern Red Sea. The missile crashed on Yemeni land, causing no injuries or damage.
这起事件是在胡塞武装早些时候发动的一次导弹袭击失败之后发生的，据报道，美军发现了针对南红海商业航道的导弹袭击。导弹坠毁在也门陆地，没有造成人员伤亡或损坏。
On Jan. 15 at approximately 4 p.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired an anti-ship ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and struck the M/V Gibraltar Eagle, a Marshall Islands-flagged, U.S.-owned and operated container ship. The ship has... pic.twitter.com/gixEMaUiVT
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) January 15, 2024
1月15日下午4点左右（萨那时间），伊朗支持的胡塞武装分子从也门胡塞控制区发射了一枚反舰弹道导弹，并击中了悬挂马绍尔群岛国旗、美国拥有和运营的集装箱船M/V Gibraltar Eagle。这艘船有... pic.twitter.com/gixemauivt
— 美国中央司令部 (@CENTCOM) 2024 年 1 月 15 日
2 Takes On Red Sea Tensions
2 对抗红海紧张局势
Avi Melamed, a former Israeli intelligence official and regional analyst, views these events as part of Iran's broader strategy.
前以色列情报官员兼地区分析师阿维·梅拉梅德将这些事件视为伊朗更广泛战略的一部分。
"The Houthis are an integral, if not the most integral, component of the Iranian tactic to use its proxies to manipulate the U.S. to pressure Israel to halt its progress in Gaza," Melamed said in a note sent to Benzinga.
梅拉梅德在发给本津加的一份照会中说：“胡塞是伊朗利用其代理人操纵美国，向以色列施加压力，要求其停止在加沙进展的策略中不可或缺的组成部分。”
These incidents challenge not only Iranian hegemony in the region but also the longstanding strategies and tactics of the regime, he said.
他说，这些事件不仅挑战了伊朗在该地区的霸权，还挑战了该政权的长期战略和战术。
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the actions of the Houthis have no connection to the Israeli-Gaza conflict. He emphasized the broader implications of inaction, stating that not responding weakens international security and the rule of law and could further harm freedom of navigation and the global economy.
英国首相里希·苏纳克说，胡塞武装的行动与以色列-加沙冲突无关。他强调了无所作为的更广泛影响，指出不采取回应会削弱国际安全和法治，并可能进一步损害航行自由和全球经济。
Market Reactions: Oil Steady, Shipping Shares Rise Further
市场反应：石油稳定，航运股进一步上涨
Crude oil experienced a modest downturn on Monday, with WTI falling 0.4% to $72.50.
周一，原油价格小幅下跌，WTI下跌0.4％，至72.50美元。
Conversely, shares of major European maritime shipping companies like A.P. Moller-Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd AG saw increases of 0.9% and 3%, respectively.
相反，A.P. Moller-Maersk和Hapag-Lloyd AG等欧洲主要海运公司的股价分别上涨了0.9％和3％。
The uptick in shipping stocks indicates investors are anticipating potential price hikes due to increased risks in the navigation.
航运股的上涨表明，由于航运风险增加，投资者预计价格可能会上涨。
The Sonic Shares Global Shipping ETF (NYSE:BOAT), which dipped 2.5% last Friday, is not trading on Monday due to the U.S. market closure. The maritime shipping gauge has rallied by16% over the last month.
由于美国市场关闭，上周五下跌2.5％的索尼克股票全球航运ETF（纽约证券交易所代码：BOAT）周一没有交易。海运指标在上个月上涨了16％。
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