Red Sea attacks: Sheep and cattle left stranded off Australia's coast
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16,000 sheep and cattle are stuck on a ship off the coast of Australia due to attacks by Houthi fighters in Yemen. The ship, MV Bahijah, abandoned its journey through the Red Sea and returned to Australia. The animals remain on board pending a decision on whether some can be offloaded. Australia's agriculture department stated that any animals arriving by boat would be subject to strict biosecurity controls. The attacks on ships by Houthi militia, backed by Iran, were in response to Israel's actions in Gaza. The Red Sea is a critical shipping route, and ongoing insecurity has caused disruptions to global supply chains. The US and UK have launched strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen to protect commerce. The Australian government has reassured that the animals on board the ship have no significant health, welfare, or environmental concerns. The incident has drawn attention to the conditions faced by animals sent on boats overseas.
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