Houthis claim responsibility for firing on two ships in the Red Sea, causing damage to both

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have claimed responsibility for firing missiles at two ships in the Red Sea, causing damage to the vessels. The attacks are part of a series of strikes on merchant ships in the Red Sea, which the Houthis say is in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza war against Israel. The ships targeted were identified as American and British vessels. The Greek-owned ship Star Nasia was damaged by an explosion, but the crew was unharmed. Another ship, Morning Tide, was attacked by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and also sustained damage.

The attacks have disrupted global shipping, leading companies to switch to longer and more expensive routes in southern Africa. The U.S. and Britain have retaliated by targeting Houthi targets in Yemen. These attacks have raised concerns about the potential spread of conflict in the region and the destabilization of the Middle East.

The Red Sea attacks have posed a threat to international maritime security, with ships facing damage and disruption in their transit. The United States and Britain have responded by targeting Houthi positions in Yemen, and the situation has raised fears of broader conflict in the Middle East.

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