Houthi Missile Strikes Chinese-Owned Tanker in Red Sea

Despite assurances of safe passage, the Iran-backed Houthi group attacked a Chinese-owned oil tanker in the Red Sea with ballistic missiles, causing minimal damage. The attack comes after negotiations between Chinese and Russian officials and the Houthi spokesman for immunity from the blockade. The blockade, initially in support of Hamas, has expanded to target global shipping, leading to casualties and drawing international condemnation. The Houthi group aims to disrupt key trade routes and has continued its attacks despite coalition efforts to deter them.