Houthi Rebels Target International Tankers in Red Sea, US Navy Boasts Successful Defense

Yemen's Houthi movement claimed responsibility for striking a Norwegian oil and chemical tanker, the Strinda, with a rocket near the Bab al-Mandab strait. The attack was in protest against Israel's bombardment of Gaza, and the Houthis vowed to continue blocking ships heading to Israeli ports until Israel allows the entry of food and medical aid into Gaza. The U.S. military confirmed the attack and stated that there were no casualties. This incident follows recent attacks by the Houthis on Israeli and U.S. forces in the region, including the seizure of Israeli-linked ships and the firing of ballistic missiles and armed drones at Israel.