Houthis Escalate Attacks on Commercial Ships in Gulf of Aden

Missile strikes damage two vessels, disrupt global shipping routes as conflict intensifies

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile attacks on two commercial ships, causing fires but no injuries.
The ships hit were the Liberian-flagged Tavvishi and the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged Norderney.
The attacks are part of the Houthis' campaign in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, affecting international shipping since November.
The UK and US have conducted strikes against Houthi targets in response to the maritime assaults.
The conflict has forced shipping routes to reroute around Africa, increasing costs and travel times.