A Greek-owned coal carrier has reportedly capsized in the Red Sea after being struck by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, as per a report from the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The MV Tutor is believed to be the second ship sunk by Houthis since March, following the downing of the British-registered vessel Rubymar. The Red Sea and Gulf of Aden have seen numerous missile and drone attacks by the rebels since Israel's invasion of Gaza in response to attacks by Hamas in October.
Since the conflict escalated, tensions have risen across the Middle East, with regional actors condemning the humanitarian crisis resulting from Israeli bombardment of Gaza. The Tutor was initially hit by a smaller boat on June 12 and then struck by an unknown airborne projectile, leading to one crew member going missing. The entire crew was evacuated before the ship reportedly sank on Tuesday.
