A cargo ship traveling through the southern Red Sea was targeted in an attack by a suspected Yemen Houthi rebel drone early on Tuesday, according to authorities. The incident took place west of Hodeida, Yemen, and resulted in slight damage to the ship's windows on the bridge. The vessel, a Barbados-flagged cargo ship owned by the United Kingdom, was identified by the private security firm Ambrey. Thankfully, no injuries were reported among the crew, and the ship only suffered minor damage.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far, but suspicions immediately fell on the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. This assault is the latest in a series of attacks by the rebels since November, targeting ships in the Red Sea in response to Israel's offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Houthi rebels have been known to target vessels with tenuous or no clear links to Israel, leading to concerns about shipping safety in a crucial trade route connecting Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
