Houthis Allegedly Launch Fresh Assaults on Shipping in the Red Sea

The Houthi movement in Yemen has claimed responsibility for firing missiles at two ships in the Red Sea, showing no signs of being deterred by recent airstrikes from the US and UK. Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the group's leader, issued a warning that they would escalate their actions if the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza did not end. The two ships targeted were the Star Nasia and Morning Tide. The Greek-owned Star Nasia sustained damage but no injuries were reported, while the British-owned Morning Tide had an explosion nearby but remained undamaged. These attacks are the latest in a series of strikes by the Houthis, who have previously targeted Houthi missiles. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency confirmed reports of an attack on a ship in the Red Sea. The Houthis consider all Israeli, US, and British ships as legitimate targets due to Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza, claiming they only target vessels with ties to these countries. These attacks on commercial vessels have caused disruptions in international trade and raised concerns about supply chain delays.