Houthi Rebels Vow to Retaliate as U.S.-Led Task Deploys for Middle East.

As tensions rise in the Red Sea, a U.S.-led multinational task force is deploying to protect shipping lanes, while Houthi rebels in Yemen vow to retaliate if attacked. Despite the threat of disruption, energy markets have remained relatively calm. Major shipping companies are diverting traffic away from the Red Sea due to drone and missile attacks by the Houthi rebels, who are armed and trained by Iran. The U.S. and its allies are preparing to deploy naval vessels to deter further strikes. The U.S. has emphasized that its ships will patrol the region for defense purposes only. [Extracted from the article]