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world-news-military2 years ago•4 min saved

"Missile Attacks and Explosions Threaten Shipping in Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait"

A French-owned container ship sailing under the Malta flag was targeted by three missiles fired by the Houthi militia near Yemen in the Red Sea, with no hits reported. The attack occurred near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the ship was en route to Alexandria, Egypt. This incident follows recent engagements between U.S. Navy helicopters and Houthi raiding craft, and the downing of Houthi missiles by USS Gravely. Maersk has suspended Red Sea transits, and tensions in the region are escalating with Iran sending a destroyer into the Red Sea and the U.S. Navy's Ford carrier group returning home. The situation remains tense with potential for a kinetic response to Houthi attacks.

via The War Zone|

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world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"USS Mason Counters Houthi Missile Threats, Securing Red Sea Shipping Lanes"

The US Navy intercepted two anti-ship missiles fired by Houthi rebels from Yemen towards international shipping in the Red Sea, marking the 23rd such attack since November. The USS Gravely and USS Laboon responded to a distress call from the Maersk Hangzhou, which had been hit by a separate missile strike. These incidents threaten a major global trade route and come amidst heightened tensions in the region, including the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which has resulted in significant civilian casualties. The US has established a multinational naval task force to safeguard Red Sea transit in response to these threats.

via NDTV|

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world2 years ago•2 min saved

"US Destroys Houthi Missiles Targeting Merchant Ships in Red Sea Clashes"

A missile fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen struck the Danish-owned, Singapore-flagged container ship Maersk Hangzhou in the Red Sea, with no casualties reported. The U.S. destroyer USS Gravely intercepted two additional missiles aimed at U.S. Navy ships during the response. This incident marks the 23rd Houthi attack on international shipping since November 19, amidst broader regional tensions involving Houthi rebels, Iran, and the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The U.S. has accused Iran of involvement in these attacks, which Tehran denies. The maritime security situation has led companies like BP and Ikea to alter their shipping strategies due to safety concerns.

via CBS News|

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