The Washington Institute for Near East Policy published on 16 December 2024 an analysis titled "Houthi Shipping Attacks: Patterns and Expectations for 2025" by Noam Raydan and Farzin Nadimi.
A ceasefire in Gaza could pave the way for a diplomatic solution to the Houthi Red Sea crisis. On the other hand, a tough policy towards Iran by the Trump administration could result in more attacks on commercial shipping in the region.