Houthis Capture Ship in Red Sea, No Israeli Involvement

Israel accuses Yemen's Houthis, an ally of Iran, of seizing a British-owned and Japanese-operated cargo ship in the southern Red Sea, describing it as an "Iranian act of terrorism" with implications for international maritime security. The Houthis claim to have seized an Israeli ship but make no mention of the Israeli account. Last week, the Houthi leader threatened further attacks on Israel, including targeting Israeli ships in the Red Sea. Israel clarifies that there were no Israelis involved in the ship's ownership or operation. The U.S. is closely monitoring the situation.