Houthi Rebels Escalate Maritime Attacks, Targeting Ships in Red Sea and Indian Ocean

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have intensified their assaults on maritime vessels, claiming attacks on multiple ships and causing damage and injuries.

Overview

Drone and missile strikes by Houthis have damaged vessels in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean.
The attacks are part of a broader campaign linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Several crew members sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the latest incidents.
The U.S. military has responded by destroying Houthi drones and missiles.
The escalation has disrupted crucial shipping routes affecting global trade.