The Houthi militia in Yemen has escalated tensions by launching rockets and drones at several Western ships in the Red Sea, including a British ship and two Israeli vessels heading to Israeli ports, as well as a number of US frigates. A British maritime security firm, Ambrey, reported that two ships were targeted off the coast of Yemen, southwest of Mukalla, raising the total number of incidents over the past 24 hours to three. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for these attacks, marking the latest in a series of assaults on shipping in the region. These actions are part of the Houthis' campaign to pressure Israel over its assault on Gaza.
Houthi forces in Yemen said they had launched rockets and drones at British, U.S., and Israeli ships, the latest in a campaign of attacks on shipping in support of Palestinians in the Gaza war. https://t.co/CwVYx0XoHn
Two ships were targeted off the coast of Yemen. No one has so far claimed responsibility for the incidents, but Yemen's Houthi movement have in recent months been targeting ships in local waters in an attempt to pressure Israel over its assault on Gaza https://t.co/nBkdAA7VJv
Houthis claim attacks on Israeli, UK, and U.S. vessels in Red Sea https://t.co/1Fsig87t2C
Two ships were targeted off the coast of Yemen, a security firm said on Sunday. British maritime security firm Ambrey said "a vessel was targeted... southwest of Mukalla", raising the number of incidents reported over the past 24 hours to three https://t.co/tJJgbeEqs4
The Houthi militia in #Yemen says it launched rockets and drones targeting a British ship and two Israeli vessels that were heading to Israeli ports, and also at a number of US frigates in the Red Sea. https://t.co/VDaPvI7EGX
Yemen's Houthis say they launched missiles, drones at Western ships and frigates in Red Sea. https://t.co/3si0QZYqOy