Houthi Rebels Suspected in Red Sea Ship Attacks

Yemen's Houthi rebels continue targeting commercial vessels, escalating tensions in a vital global trade route.

• Two separate attacks targeted a commercial ship in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, with missiles landing near the vessel but causing no damage or injuries.
• The attacks are part of a broader campaign by Houthi rebels, who have targeted over 90 merchant vessels since October 2023, linked to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
• The Houthis claim to target ships associated with Israel, the U.S., and the U.K. to pressure an end to Israel's actions in Gaza, though many attacked ships have no direct ties to the conflict.
• The British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations confirmed the safety of the vessel and its crew, with the ship continuing to its next port of call.
• Previous incidents include the downing of American drones and unsuccessful attacks on U.S. Navy warships, highlighting the ongoing threat to maritime security in the region.

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