Ship hit by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sinks in Red Sea, first to be lost in conflict – National

A ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water, officials said Saturday, the first vessel to be fully destroyed as part of their campaign over Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The sinking of the Rubymar comes as shipping through the crucial waterway for cargo and … Read more

Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Claim Missile Attack On “British Ship”

Huthis have been attacking shipping since November. (Representational) Dubai: Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthi rebels said they fired missiles at a “British ship” off the country’s coast on Thursday, the latest in a series of incidents that have disrupted global shipping. The announcement followed reports by two maritime security agencies of an attack east of Yemen’s Aden … Read more

Yemen’s Houthis Say They Targeted British Merchant Vessel In Red Sea

The Iran-aligned Houthi militants have launched missiles at commercial vessels since November 19. Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthis on Thursday said their naval forces targeted an unidentified British merchant vessel in the Red Sea in the group’s campaign to disrupt shipping to protest Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. Earlier on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) … Read more

Iran “Deeply Involved” In Houthi Attacks On Red Sea Vessels: US

Iran denies involvement in attacks by the Houthis in the Red Sea. Washington: Iran was “deeply involved” in planning operations against commercial vessels in the Red Sea and its intelligence was critical to enable Yemen’s Houthi movement to target ships, the White House said on Friday. Iran-backed Houthis, who say their attacks are in support … Read more