Ryan Bridge: Should NZ help stop the Houthis? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ryan Bridge: Should NZ help stop the Houthis? | Ryan Bridge TODAY <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"NZ Defence Force in Middle East","summary":"The New Zealand Defence Force may be sent to the Middle East to help stop Houthi rebels. The Houthis are backed by Iran and are currently firing drones and missiles at Saudi tankers."},{"timeSeconds":14,"label":"Impact on Oil Prices","summary":"The Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers are pushing up the price of oil. This is because the attacks disrupt the flow of crude oil out of the Persian Gulf."},{"timeSeconds":24,"label":"Disruption of Shipping Routes","summary":"The Houthi attacks are also disrupting shipping routes in the Red Sea. This is a vital waterway for global trade, and any disruption can have a significant impact on the economy."},{"timeSeconds":37,"label":"NZ's Past Involvement","summary":"New Zealand has been involved in similar conflicts in the past. In 2019, the country sent six NZDF personnel to help the US-led coalition stop attacks on shipping."},{"timeSeconds":50,"label":"Previous Deployment Details","summary":"The previous deployment involved six NZDF personnel who were tasked with helping the US-led coalition stop attacks on shipping. These attacks were deemed illegal and against New Zealand's values."},{"timeSeconds":114,"label":"Deployment Extension and Question","summary":"The previous deployment was scheduled to end last year but was extended. The question now is whether New Zealand will be sending more personnel and doing more in the region."},{"timeSeconds":129,"label":"Current Situation and NZ's Role","summary":"Given the current situation and what New Zealand has been witnessing, the country is considering further involvement. This comes after a previous deployment of 14 personnel for maritime security was extended."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->