The Greek-owned vessel, Star Iris, registered in the Marshall Islands and bound for Iran from Brazil since Jan 12, was attacked by two missiles in the Red Sea, as confirmed by various sources including MarineTraffic and official statements from Yemeni Armed Forces spokesman, Yahya Sare'e. The attack, claimed by the Houthis as a retaliation for American-British aggression and in solidarity with the Palestinian people, resulted in minor damage to the vessel, with no casualties reported. This incident is part of a series of attacks in the region, with commercial ships resorting to measures such as changing destination signals to 'All Crew Muslims' to avoid being targeted. The ongoing conflict has led to increased costs for businesses, with detours adding up to $1 million in fuel costs for ships. The situation reflects the broader context of the Yemeni conflict and the challenges of securing commercial maritime routes in the Red Sea.
The Houthis, who control Yemen's most populous regions, have repeatedly fired on international commercial ships since mid-November. https://t.co/69mRP8MEyY
On the Iran-backed Houthis, whose rate of piracy/attacks in & around Red Sea has stayed constant even after 🇺🇸🇬🇧 retaliatory strikes [Arabic]. w/@hadeelOueiss for Yemen's @aicadentv. Full i/v: https://t.co/fxm11Ndlof https://t.co/99z216SDe2
[Arabic] some thoughts on Iran-backed Houthis, whose rate of piracy/attacks in & around Red Sea has stayed constant even after 🇺🇸🇬🇧 retaliatory strikes. w/@hadeelOueiss for Yemen's @aicadentv. Full i/v: https://t.co/fxm11Ndlof https://t.co/1H05KuWC0e
Initial report: US 🇺🇸 & UK 🇬🇧 Air Forces strike Houthi terrorists in Yemen.
As Houthi attacks roil the Red Sea and Western air raids target the rebels, moves to end Yemen's long-running war are at a standstill, threatening further woe for a country on its knees. https://t.co/d2678HQGJj
Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea and nearby Gulf of Aden have raised costs for businesses. The longer route can add $1 million in fuel costs for a ship bound for northern Europe around the Cape of Good Hope — costs generally passed along to consumers.
The Houthi attacks that have rattled global trade are only the latest chapter of the sea’s recent troubles. https://t.co/aLVcPUJquX
Civilian vessel attacked off Yemeni coast – UK Navy https://t.co/9hY7PXUHJz https://t.co/NADhCnPlqH
New video message from Ansar Allah: "Statement By the Yemeni Armed Forces Regarding the Targeting of the American Ship Star Iris" https://t.co/D37dCUTPBO
Red Sea Ship Resorts To Broadcasting "All Muslim Crew" In Effort To Avoid Houthi Attacks https://t.co/aGTNGmYbbf
Greece owned ship hit by missile attack off the coast of Yemen - UK's Ambrey https://t.co/VyrE7upXqf
Yemeni Forces Strike US Merchant Vessel in Red Sea, Pledge Continued Actions Against Israeli Aggression https://t.co/KGy6Y7qspd https://t.co/FFs5AbJ3Sa
As Huthi attacks roil the Red Sea and Western air raids target the rebels, moves to end Yemen's long-running war are at a standstill, threatening further woe for a country on its knees. https://t.co/3Jprfp3BE3
Commercial ships in the Red Sea are getting more creative in their efforts to avoid attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militants, including changing ship destination signals to "All Crew Muslims" https://t.co/wKlC2NmHYY
BREAKING: YEMENI HOUTHI OFFICIAL STATEMENT HIT ON AMERICAN SHIP "STAR IRIS" “In vindication of the oppressed Palestinian people, in support and solidarity with our brothers in the Gaza Strip, and as a retaliation to the American-British aggression on our country. The naval… https://t.co/EnM4BBDPQs
🇾🇪🇺🇸🚨‼️ BREAKING: US merchant ship hit with multiple missiles in the Red Sea! -> The “Yemeni sanctions” are enforced increasingly aggressively. Previously the missiles were shot in proximity without hitting the ships. Now the ships are hit more often than not. MESSAGE: In… https://t.co/Ska2QD2fBh
Houthis Claim Missile Strike On ‘American Ship’ In Red Sea—But U.K. Navy Says Cargo Ship Received Minor Damages https://t.co/5jBzo4iI2F https://t.co/Oe5By8F20S
Ship in Red Sea Signals All-Muslim Crew to Avoid Houthi Attack Livestock carrier set destination as “All Crew Muslims” Yemen militants targeting Israel-linked ships over war in Gaza https://t.co/YawAa8XVgL
Commercial ships in the Red Sea are getting more creative in their efforts to avoid attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militants, including changing ship destination signals to All Crew Muslims" https://t.co/OClI6zdD76
🔴 UK maritime agency confirms vessel targeted off coast of Yemen, reports minor damage and no casualties
The American ship Star Iris was attacked in the Red Sea by several missiles, - statement of the Yemeni Armed Forces
🇾🇪⚡ Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman, Yahya Sare'e: The naval forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces targeted the American ship “STAR IRIS” in the Red Sea with a number of suitable naval missiles, and the strikes were accurate and direct. https://t.co/Xuehh6DlCm
🚨🇾🇪BREAKING: HOUTHIS HIT AMERICAN SHIP "STAR IRIS" (OFFICIAL STATEMENT) "In vindication of the oppressed Palestinian people, in support and solidarity with our brothers in the Gaza Strip, and as a retaliation to the American-British aggression on our country. The naval forces… https://t.co/k70q6Egvqp
⚡️| 🇾🇪 Yemeni Armed Forces’ Spox, Yahya Sarae: In response to the US-UK aggression, the Yemeni Armed Forces targeted the American "STAR IRIS" ship in the Red Sea with precise anti-ship missiles, achieving direct hits. https://t.co/3jAe7VNtjd
Greek-owned vessel attacked in Red Sea Monday morning A Greek-owned bulker, the Star Iris, was attacked by two missiles in the Red Sea today. #AIS data from #MarineTraffic shows the vessel, registered in the Marshall Islands, departed from Brazil on Jan 12 and is bound for Iran. https://t.co/GBsK91J5jl