Houthi Rebels Hijack Japanese Tanker in Red Sea Using Helicopter

Militants believed to be Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have seized a Japanese cargo ship in the southern Red Sea using a helicopter raid. The attack comes after the Houthis issued a threat to sink ships, and follows previous incidents of missile and drone attacks by the group. The International Maritime Security Construct had previously issued a warning to mariners in the region. The U.S. is closely monitoring the situation, while Israel has called the hijacking a serious global event.