"Red Sea Oil Slick: Growing Concerns as Houthis Continue Attacks"

A missile attack by Yemeni Houthi rebels on a cargo ship in the Red Sea has caused an 18-mile oil slick, with the potential for a fertilizer spill from the vessel's cargo. The U.S. military warned of the environmental impact and the danger to fishing industry, coastal communities, and food supplies. Yemen's government called for international assistance to address the oil slick, while the U.S. launched attacks on Houthi-held areas in Yemen in response to the threat posed by anti-ship cruise missiles. The Houthi rebels have targeted ships in the Red Sea, claiming to act in response to Israel's actions in Gaza, but have imperiled shipping in a crucial trade route.