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These assaults mark a concerning escalation following a period of relative calm, a fragile ceasefire brokered by the U.S. and regional partners in May. The ceasefire primarily aimed at halting attacks on U.S.-flagged vessels, but did not extend protections to foreign ships, which remain vulnerable. The Houthi attacks are said to coincide with increased Israeli military strikes in Houthi-controlled areas, adding a layer of regional instability.