Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have again attacked ships in the Red Sea. A Houthi spokesman said today that they attacked two Israeli ships in the Bab al-Mandab Strait with a missile and a drone. These are the ships “Unity Explorer” and “Number 9”. The US Department of Defense said there are indications that a US Navy destroyer was also targeted in the attack.
Initially there was no confirmation of this. Army spokesman Daniel Hagari emphasized that the two ships attacked had no connection with the State of Israel. One of the ships was significantly damaged and was in distress. She is in danger of sinking.
“We are aware of reports of attacks on the USS Carney and merchant ships in the Red Sea,” the Pentagon said in response to a request. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Houthi rebels threatened attacks
A British naval agency that issues warnings to merchant ships around the world also said it had received a report of a drone attack near the Bab al-Mandab Strait between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, not far from the coast. from Yemen.
The Houthi rebels had already threatened to attack “all ships” linked to Israel. All ships that fly the Israeli flag, are owned by Israeli companies or are operated by Israeli companies are a target, Sari said.