CENTCOM: Houthis Fired Missiles at Several Commercial Ships on Tuesday Night

The United States Central Command, CENTCOM, announced that Iran-backed Houthis launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles towards several commercial vessels in the Red Sea around 9:30 PM local time in Sana'a on Tuesday, but the missiles struck the surrounding waters. According to CENTCOM, although this missile launch did not result in any damage, these illegal actions have endangered the lives of dozens of innocent sailors and continue to disrupt the free flow of international trade. This was the 24th attack by Iran-backed Yemeni Houthis against commercial ships in the Red Sea since November 19. Previously, the British maritime security company Ambrey reported on Tuesday that a Maltese-flagged container ship observed three explosions on its left side, 25 kilometers southwest of Mukha in Yemen. The company added that the ship's captain was in radio communication with a coalition warship. Ambrey stated that it appears three missiles were launched from the Taiz province of Yemen. The company also noted that another ship in the vicinity observed a small boat approximately 50 meters long with two lights at a distance of 1.6 kilometers from the incident site. Ambrey assessed that this particular ship had no connection to Israel, but other vessels in the fleet regularly traveled to Israel, and this connection may have been sufficient for the targeting of this ship. The Houthis have threatened to continue their attacks until Israel stops its actions in Gaza, warning that if they are targeted, they will attack U.S. warships. Hours earlier, Nicolas de Rivière, France's ambassador to the United Nations, announced that the UN Security Council would convene on Wednesday to discuss the Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. De Rivière stated at a press conference that the situation in the Red Sea is 'bad' and that 'violations and military actions' have been repeated in the area. The Houthi attacks on commercial vessels passing through the Red Sea have disrupted global trade. The White House claims that the Islamic Republic is heavily involved in planning attacks against commercial ships in the Red Sea, and the intelligence it provides is vital for the Houthis to target ships. Jake Sullivan, the White House National Security Advisor, had previously stated at a press conference that Washington believes, based on evidence and reasons, that these attacks, while carried out by the Houthis, are entirely made possible with the support of the Islamic Republic. The continuation of the Islamic Republic's adventures in the region's waters; the 'Alborz' destroyer entered the Red Sea. The British Defense Minister stated: 'We are ready to attack Houthi rebels in Yemen.' The Houthi missile attack prompted a response from two U.S. warships. The continuation of Houthi attacks on ships led 'Maersk' to suspend its passage through the Red Sea for 48 hours. The U.S. has sanctioned one individual and three entities facilitating financial assistance from the Islamic Republic to the Houthis. With reduced concerns about disruptions in the Red Sea route, oil prices have decreased.