Houthi Missile Attacks Escalate in Red Sea, Threatening International Shipping
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A merchant ship sailing in the southern Red Sea was hit by a land-based cruise missile fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen, marking the latest escalation by Iranian-backed Houthi militants who have been targeting ships in the region. The attack caused damage and a fire, but no casualties were reported. The US destroyer USS Mason is now on the scene to provide assistance, while the US is in discussions with other countries to form a multinational task force to protect commercial ships in the area.
Topics:world#conflictinternational-relations#houthi-militants#merchant-ship#missile-strike#red-sea#yemen
- Houthi missile strikes merchant ship in Red Sea: US official ABC News
- Cargo vessel attacked off coast of Yemen in Red Sea — report The Times of Israel
- U.S. seeks partners to combat Houthi attacks in Red Sea The Washington Post
- U.S. Ensnared in Treacherous Game of 'Battleship' Against Yemen Houthis The Daily Beast
- Norwegian-owned vessel hit with missile off Yemen coast as threats from Houthis grow The Times of Israel
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