Houthis claim responsibility for attacking British cargo ship in Gulf of Aden

Yemen’s Houthi group claims responsibility for missile attacks

Yemen’s armed Houthi group has claimed responsibility for launching missile attacks against a British cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said, “The naval forces of the Yemeni (Houthi) armed forces carried out an attack against a British ship (Islander) in the Gulf of Aden, with several missiles.”

Sarea also stated, “We also targeted an American destroyer in the Red Sea with several drones,” and added that his group fired several ballistic missiles and drones towards the Israeli city of Eilat. This is the latest of Houthi attacks since mid-November in support for Hamas.

The missiles directly hit the ship, causing a fire on it. Sarea was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency. The Houthi group’s actions in the region have raised concerns and have led to an escalation of tensions in the area. The attacks have also targeted international ships and have the potential to disrupt maritime trade in the region.

The group’s actions have not only targeted commercial ships but also military vessels, including an American destroyer in the Red Sea. The missile attacks and drone strikes have the potential to destabilize the region and have drawn condemnation from the international community. The Houthi group’s actions have raised questions about the security of shipping lanes in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.

The Houthi group’s claims of responsibility for the attacks highlight their continued aggression and willingness to target international shipping and military vessels. The escalation of their attacks and the potential impact on maritime trade raise concerns about the security of the region and the need for a coordinated response from the international community to address the growing threat posed by the Houthi group.