Missile Attacks Damage Bulk Carrier Near Yemen, Crew Safe

Houthi rebels intensify maritime assaults, targeting vessels in Red Sea and Indian Ocean.

The Marshall Islands-flagged Laax was hit by multiple missiles, causing it to take on water.
Houthis claim responsibility for attacks on three ships, including the Laax, and two US destroyers.
The vessel issued a distress call and is now en route to the United Arab Emirates for damage assessment.
Houthi attacks, linked to the Gaza conflict, have disrupted global shipping routes since November.
US and British forces have conducted retaliatory strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.