TOKYO -- After Iran's unprecedented direct strike on Israel, shipping companies have reason to fear Houthi rebels in Yemen may escalate attacks on vessels passing through the Red Sea. But the risk-reward profile looks different from Beijing.
When Iran attacked Israel on April 13-14, the Iranian-backed Houthis also attempted to launch missiles and drones at Israel from more than 2,000 kilometers to the south.
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