Suspected missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels hits container ship in first attack in 2 weeks

Houthi rebels' missile attack hits container ship

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels struck a Liberian-flagged container ship traveling through the Gulf of Aden, authorities said Sunday, the first assault by the group since Israeli airstrikes targeted them.

First time in two weeks: Houthi missile hits container ship in Gulf of Aden

The attack marks the Houthis’ first attack on a ship since Israel struck the Port of Hudaydah in retaliation for the rebels’ UAV attack on Tel Aviv.

Houthi rebels in Yemen have resumed attacks on cargo ships in Red Sea waters for the first time in two weeks after the Hamas leader was killed, raising concerns that Iran would retaliate.

Missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels hits container ship in first attack in 2 weeks

A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi terrorists struck a Liberian-flagged container ship traveling through the Gulf of Aden, authorities said Sunday.

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Yemen's Houthis claim first attack on shipping lanes in two weeks

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement said on Sunday that it targeted a Liberia-flagged container vessel in the Gulf of Aden, claiming its first attack on shipping lanes since Israel carried out a retaliatory airstrike in Hodeidah port on July 20. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a televised statement that the MV Groton was attacked by ballistic missiles. British maritime agency UKMTO and British security firm Ambrey said on Satur…