A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a ship in the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Wednesday, marking their longest-range attack on a U.S.-flagged vessel near the Arabian Sea. The attack occurred south of Mocha, with explosions reported off the ship's side. Fortunately, the vessel and crew are safe, and the ship is continuing to its next port of call.
The Houthis have been targeting ships in the Red Sea corridor since November, with over 70 vessels attacked using missiles and drones. While the rebels did not immediately claim responsibility for Wednesday's attack, they have previously targeted ships linked to Israel, the United States, or Britain, allegedly in support of Hamas in its conflict with Israel.
