All articles tagged with #ship attack
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Pirates off the Somali coast attacked a gasoline-carrying ship, firing weapons and boarding the vessel, but all crew members are safe and have taken shelter. The incident is part of a recent resurgence in piracy in the region, prompting international naval assistance.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Somali pirates attacked and boarded the gasoline tanker Hellas Aphrodite off the coast of Somalia, marking the first such seizure in over a year and raising concerns about a resurgence in piracy activities in the region, with international efforts responding to the threat.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC News
A Liberian-flagged cargo ship was attacked in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels, following a similar attack on another vessel, raising concerns about renewed violence in the region amid ongoing Middle East tensions and international military responses.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Newser
A Liberian-flagged ship was attacked in the Red Sea, with crew abandoning the vessel as it caught fire, in what is believed to be the first major assault by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the area, highlighting ongoing regional tensions and potential escalation involving Iran and Western forces.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Politico
Houthi rebels attacked a ship in the Red Sea, prompting the crew to abandon it, amid ongoing regional tensions involving missile and drone attacks targeting commercial vessels, which have significantly impacted trade routes and are linked to the broader Yemen conflict and regional security issues.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by PBS
A Liberian-flagged ship was attacked and set ablaze in the Red Sea by suspected Houthi rebels, marking a significant escalation in the region's maritime conflict amid ongoing tensions related to Yemen, Iran, and the Israel-Hamas war, with the crew abandoning the vessel as it took on water after drone and small arms attacks.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a ship in the Gulf of Aden, with no reported damage to the vessel or injuries to the crew. The US military carried out strikes targeting the Houthis, destroying drone boats and intercepting a Houthi drone over the Red Sea. The Houthis have been launching repeated drone and missile attacks in the area, disrupting energy and cargo shipments, and have recently claimed to possess a hypersonic missile, raising concerns about increased threat to ships in the region.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a tanker in the Red Sea, claiming it was Israel-affiliated, but the ship's crew was unharmed. The rebels have been attacking ships in response to Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza, and have also claimed to target an American destroyer. Recent reports suggest the Houthis now possess hypersonic missiles, posing a more serious threat to ships in the region. The attacks have raised the profile of the rebels, who are seeking to pressure Israel and its allies.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Two sailors have died and six others were injured after a Houthi missile attack on the MV True Confidence in the Gulf of Aden, marking the first fatalities among merchant sailors in the region. The attack, claimed by the Houthis, has led to an intensifying disruption of shipping in the area, prompting shipping firms and oil companies to suspend or redirect voyages. The US and UK are working on plans to improve intelligence about the Houthis' military assets and train local naval forces to help control Yemen's territorial waters.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
Houthi militants claimed responsibility for damaging a ship in the Red Sea, prompting its crew to abandon the vessel, while the UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed the crew's safety. The attack has escalated maritime tensions in the region, disrupting key trade routes and prompting armed exchanges between the Houthis and British and American forces. The incident has also led to interruptions in marine traffic through the Red Sea, affecting global maritime transit and prompting rerouting of vessels.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a ship bound for Iran with two missiles, causing minor damage but no injuries to the crew. The ship, the Star Iris, was traveling from Brazil to Bandar Khomeini in Iran when it was attacked in the Red Sea. The Houthis, who are supported by Iran, claimed the attack was in retaliation for "Zionist crimes" and "American-British aggression." This incident highlights the Houthis' increasing targeting of ships in the region, posing a threat to trade routes between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Globe and Mail
Yemen's Houthi rebels fired missiles at a ship bound for Iran, causing minor damage but no injuries to its crew. The ship, a Greek-operated bulk carrier, was heading to Iran, the main supporter of the Houthis. The attack highlights the Houthis' targeting of ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The rebels claimed the attack was in retaliation for "Zionist crimes" and "American-British aggression." The incident follows a pause in Houthi attacks on ships, which had been targeted due to Israel's offensive in Gaza, posing a threat to trade routes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Yemen's Houthi rebels fired missiles at a ship bound for Iran, causing minor damage but no injuries to its crew. The ship, Star Iris, was heading to Iran, the main supporter of the Houthis, and sustained damage to its starboard side. The attack comes after a pause in Houthi attacks on ships and is seen as a response to the ongoing American-British aggression and Israel's offensive in Gaza. The Houthis have been targeting ships in the Red Sea, posing a threat to trade routes between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
A suspected Yemen Houthi rebel drone attacked a ship in the Red Sea, causing slight damage to the vessel's windows. The rebels claimed to have attacked two separate vessels, one American and one British, but provided no evidence. The attack is the latest in a series targeting ships over Israel's offensive in Gaza against Hamas, leading to military responses from the US and UK.