"Gulf of Aden Ship Ablaze in Escalating Houthi Missile Attack"

Houthi militants in Yemen claimed responsibility for a missile attack that set a Liberia-flagged, Israel-affiliated container ship ablaze in the Gulf of Aden. The attack, part of escalating assaults, was described by a private security firm as causing damage and a fire onboard, with no injuries to the crew. The Houthis have been targeting ships in the region since November, citing protests against the Israel-Hamas war, and have also been linked to disruptions in Red Sea underwater cables. The attacks have continued despite U.S.-led airstrikes, raising concerns about the safety of international communications and shipping in the area.