A report from the British maritime security company Ambrey stated that a ship was attacked approximately 61 nautical miles southwest of the city of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. The UK Maritime Trade Operations organization also reported an incident at the same location. According to Reuters, the ship's captain reported two missiles nearby that did not damage the vessel. It is still unclear whether Ambrey's report and the UK Maritime Trade Operations organization refer to the same incident, as no names of the ships were mentioned in their updates. The Houthis of Yemen, aligned with the Islamic Republic, have been carrying out attacks on shipping in the Red Sea for months under the pretext of 'supporting the Palestinians' in the Gaza war. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations organization, one of the missiles was intercepted by coalition forces defending commercial shipping in the area, and the second missile landed further away from the ship in the water. The leader of the Houthi rebels in Yemen stated on April 5 that 'in the past few months, we have targeted 90 ships in the Red Sea, and in return, 37 of our forces have been killed and 30 others injured due to American and British attacks.' Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, in a televised speech, added, 'In the past month, we have attacked various ships in the Red Sea 34 times, using 125 anti-ship ballistic missiles and drones.' He also claimed that Houthi drone attacks on ships have increased and expanded to other areas. Meanwhile, General Alexus Grynkewich, the senior U.S. Air Force commander in the Middle East, stated that Houthi attacks have decreased due to a shortage of drone and anti-ship ballistic missile supplies. On April 5, Grynkewich noted the role of U.S. and allied attacks in reducing the threat from the Houthis, stating, 'This group was conducting attacks almost daily against commercial and military ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, launching drones and missiles from areas under their control in Yemen, but continuous retaliatory strikes by the U.S. against this Iran-backed group have certainly impacted their behavior and the number of their attacks and reduced the speed of their operations.'
Continued Missile Attacks by Houthis; Ambrey Maritime Security Company Reports Attack on Ship in Red Sea
The British maritime security company Ambrey reported an attack on a ship in the Red Sea, attributed to the Houthis, who have claimed to target 90 vessels recently. The U.S. military has been actively countering these attacks, leading to a reported decrease in Houthi capabilities. This situation highlights ongoing tensions in the region, particularly involving Iranian influence.
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📰 What Happened
Houthis attacked ships in Red Sea, claiming support for Palestinians amid ongoing missile supply issues.
- Houthis attack commercial shipping in the Red Sea
- coalition forces intercept Houthi missile
- Ambrey Maritime Security Company report ship in Red Sea
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Houthis continue to threaten maritime security, claiming support for Palestine.
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