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international-conflict2 years ago•1 min saved

Houthi Rebels Target Norwegian Tanker in Red Sea Attack

Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have targeted a Norwegian tanker with at least one missile, causing a fire. The ship's owners deny it was delivering oil to Israel, stating it was headed to Italy with feedstock for biofuel. The Houthis have vowed to block ships heading to Israel until Israel stops its offensive on Gaza. The US has warned of "appropriate responses" to such attacks, which it claims are enabled by Iran. The MT Strinda was attacked in the Bab El Mandeb strait, a crucial shipping route, but the crew were unharmed and the ship made it to a safe port with the help of a US Navy destroyer.

via BBC.com|

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international-conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

Houthi Rebels Target Norwegian Tanker in Response to Israel-bound Ship Threat

Yemen's Houthi militants have claimed responsibility for attacking a Norwegian tanker, the Strinda, which was headed for Israel. The attack occurred after the crew allegedly refused to respond to warnings. The U.S. Central Command confirmed the attack, stating that the vessel was hit by an Anti-Ship Cruise Missile (ASCM) launched from a Houthi-controlled area. The Strinda reported damage and a fire on board but no casualties. The Houthi's recent announcement to target all vessels heading for Israel has raised security concerns in the Red Sea region. The U.S. is in talks with other countries to form a maritime task force to escort commercial ships in the area.

via CNBC|

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