Attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targets a ship in the Red Sea, though its crew is reportedly safe
Houthi rebels carry out attack on tanker in Red Sea amid conflicts with Israel and US.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have carried out an attack targeting a tanker in the Red Sea, although no crew members were harmed. The rebels have been engaging in a series of attacks on ships due to Israel’s conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The ship attacked was initially reported to have been hit by a missile, but further inspection revealed no damage. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attack on the Panama-flagged tanker and also mentioned targeting an American destroyer, though no specifics were provided. The United States military confirmed that the rebels launched anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea, without hitting any targets. The recent assaults on shipping, including an attack on a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden, have increased the profile of the Houthis, who have also been reported to possess hypersonic missiles.