Houthi Rebels Target Multiple Ships in Red Sea with Missiles and Drones

Attacks attributed to use of Israeli ports as U.S. aircraft carrier approaches region to bolster security.

Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked two tankers, BENTLEY I and CHIOS LION, using drones and missiles.
The vessels were targeted due to their owners' use of Israeli ports, according to Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree.
Both ships and their crews were reported safe despite the attacks causing minor damage and light smoke.
The U.S. Central Command condemned the attacks, emphasizing the threat to regional stability and international maritime safety.
The USS Theodore Roosevelt is en route to the Middle East to replace the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and enhance security.