Houthi Rebels Strike Container Ship in Gulf of Aden
First attack in two weeks follows the assassination of Hamas leader in Iran, raising regional conflict concerns.
- The Liberian-flagged ship Groton was hit by a missile, causing minor damage but no casualties.
- The Houthis claim the attack was due to the ship's company making recent port calls in Israel.
- This marks the resumption of Houthi attacks on shipping after a two-week pause.
- The Houthis also claimed to have shot down a U.S. spy drone, showing footage of the wreckage.
- U.S. military forces destroyed a Houthi missile and launcher in Yemen in response.