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.
紅海是全球貿易的重要動脈，仍處於緊張局勢升級的陰影下。最近發生的事件，包括伊朗支持的胡塞叛亂分子週一對美國擁有的直布羅陀之鷹號的襲擊，凸顯了這一重要地區的風險日益增加。
Houthi Strike On Gibraltar Eagle
胡塞襲擊直布羅陀之鷹
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.
美國中央司令部週一表示，胡塞部隊向美國運營的幹散裝船直布羅陀之鷹號發射了一枚反艦彈道導彈。沒有關於該船受傷或重大損壞的報道。
The vessel, managed by Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NYSE:EGLE), was hit approximately 100 miles off the Gulf of Aden.
該船由鷹散裝航運公司（紐約證券交易所代碼：EGLE）管理，在距離亞丁灣約100英里處遭到襲擊。
Image: MapCharts
圖片：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.
這起事件是在胡塞武裝早些時候發動的一次導彈襲擊失敗之後發生的，據報道，美軍發現了針對南紅海商業航道的導彈襲擊。導彈墜毀在也門陸地，沒有造成人員傷亡或損壞。
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點左右（薩那時間），伊朗支持的胡塞武裝分子從也門胡塞控制區發射了一枚反艦彈道導彈，並擊中了懸掛馬紹爾群島國旗、美國擁有和運營的集裝箱船M/V Gibraltar Eagle。這艘船有... pic.twitter.com/gixemauivt
— 美國中央司令部 (@CENTCOM) 2024 年 1 月 15 日
2 Takes On Red Sea Tensions
2 對抗紅海緊張局勢
Avi Melamed, a former Israeli intelligence official and regional analyst, views these events as part of Iran's broader strategy.
前以色列情報官員兼地區分析師阿維·梅拉梅德將這些事件視爲伊朗更廣泛戰略的一部分。
"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.
梅拉梅德在發給本津加的一份照會中說：“胡塞是伊朗利用其代理人操縱美國，向以色列施加壓力，要求其停止在加沙進展的策略中不可或缺的組成部分。”
These incidents challenge not only Iranian hegemony in the region but also the longstanding strategies and tactics of the regime, he said.
他說，這些事件不僅挑戰了伊朗在該地區的霸權，還挑戰了該政權的長期戰略和戰術。
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.
英國首相里希·蘇納克說，胡塞武裝的行動與以色列-加沙衝突無關。他強調了無所作爲的更廣泛影響，指出不採取回應會削弱國際安全和法治，並可能進一步損害航行自由和全球經濟。
Market Reactions: Oil Steady, Shipping Shares Rise Further
市場反應：石油穩定，航運股進一步上漲
Crude oil experienced a modest downturn on Monday, with WTI falling 0.4% to $72.50.
週一，原油價格小幅下跌，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等歐洲主要海運公司的股價分別上漲了0.9％和3％。
The uptick in shipping stocks indicates investors are anticipating potential price hikes due to increased risks in the navigation.
航運股的上漲表明，由於航運風險增加，投資者預計價格可能會上漲。
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.
由於美國市場關閉，上週五下跌2.5％的索尼克股票全球航運ETF（紐約證券交易所代碼：BOAT）週一沒有交易。海運指標在上個月上漲了16％。
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