توقع: Houthis successfully target shipping by 2026?

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Market context

Houthi forces resumed kinetic strikes on commercial cargo vessels in the Red Sea in July 2025, sinking two ships and killing crew members after a seven-month pause following the October 2025 Gaza peace plan[1][10]. This resurgence marks the first significant escalation since late 2024, with over 100 merchant ships targeted between November 2023 and January 2025, resulting in four sunk vessels and the seizure of one[4][10]. The current 4% implied probability reflects the group’s depleted missile stockpiles and intensified US-UK airstrikes degrading their capabilities, yet their retained ability to deploy drones and small boats keeps the threat non-zero[9].

Traders should monitor announcements from the EU naval task force regarding new attacks, as well as Houthi statements on retaliatory actions tied to Gaza violence, which have historically driven surge periods[4][5]. A key dependency is the status of Iran’s supply chain; while Iran “hands the gun” to the Houthis, any disruption in missile deliveries could force a shift toward less lethal drone-only tactics that may not meet the market’s kinetic strike threshold[7]. Recent reports of a chemicals tanker hijacked in the Gulf of Aden on 17 July 2026, with attackers taking effective control, signal a potential return to boarding operations that qualify as “seizing control” under the market rules[12]. Watch for UKMTO incident logs confirming direct impacts on commercial ships, as intercepted strikes or debris damage alone will not resolve the market to YES[4].

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