Houthis' Attacks on International Ships in Yemen's Waters

The Houthi group claims to have hit a British cargo ship and downed a US drone over Yemen as part of their targeting of ships in the Red Sea, demanding an end to Israel’s war on Gaza. The UK-registered cargo ship, Rubymar, suffered significant damage, with its crew abandoning the vessel, while a US-owned and Greek-flagged bulk carrier also reported a missile attack. The Houthis continue their attacks despite US strikes in Yemen, with the group claiming to have downed a US-made MQ-9 Reaper attack drone. The disruption of trade through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden by the Iran-backed group is in support of the Palestinian cause against Israel and its Western backers.