Yemen's Houthi rebels target merchant ships in Red Sea, says US Military

Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, fired two missiles at merchant ships in the Red Sea near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

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Initial reports from the US military and UKMTO suggested explosions near a cargo ship between Eritrea and Yemen, but the vessel and crew were unharmed. This marked the 24th attack on merchant shipping since November 19. The UN Security Council is set to discuss Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. The rebels' drone and missile strikes, particularly targeting ships with ties to Israel, pose a threat to a critical trade route handling up to 12 percent of global trade. To safeguard Red Sea shipping, the US has established a multinational naval task force.

from Times of India https://ift.tt/8uXCNUY