Tension in the Red Sea: Yemen’s Houthi rebels attack a US destroyer and two tankers

Yemen’s Shiite Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for an attack this Sunday against three ships, a US destroyer and two tankers, sailing in the Gulf. red sea And Arabic as part of its campaign against Israel for war Gaza Strip,

A Houthis military spokesman, Yehya SariyaA statement detailed that rebel naval forces carried out two of these three military operations in the Red Sea. The first attack was with several ballistic missiles launched against a US destroyer, while the second was against a ship Captain ParisA tanker that sailed under the Maltese flag and violated a Houthi ban on docking in “ports of occupied Palestine”.

“The (Houthi) air force carried out a third military operation using several drones against the Happy Condor ship in the Arabian Sea,” Sariya said, ignoring a Houthi ban on docking in Israeli ports.

According to the military spokesman, the three operations successfully achieved their objectives, though he did not give further details about the attacks or the status of the ships, and reiterated that the Houthis would continue their actions in support of Palestine.

The Houthis, who control Yemen’s most populated areas, launched attacks against Israeli territory and ships as a result of an offensive against Gaza following attacks by the Houthis on October 7 on targets they describe as having some connection to the country. Hamas terrorist group,

Likewise, they attacked American and British ships and other strategic assets in response to the bombing of these countries against Yemen, in which Washington and London intervened based on their desire to guarantee the safety of navigation in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.

Since mid-November, the Houthis have claimed responsibility for dozens of attacks on shipping in the Red and Arabian Seas in response to the Israeli war in Gaza, while the United States and the United Kingdom have also stepped up bombing of Houthi positions to protect shipping in the Red Sea.

He United States Army launched a wave of attacks against radar sites operated by insurgents Yemen A merchant marine was reported missing after an operation, officials said on Saturday, adding that the Marine Corps is expected to be responsible for their attacks on shipping in the vital Red Sea corridor. Houthis First against a ship.

US forces destroyed seven radars within US-controlled territory. HouthisAs explained Central Command The military, which did not provide further details about the operation, did not immediately respond to questions. The Associated Press,

“These radars allow the Houthis to target ships and threaten commercial shipping”explained Central Command In his statement.

The United States also destroyed two unmanned ships with bombs the Red SeaIn addition to the drones launched by Houthis On the sea route, he said.

On the other end, Central Command Said A sailor on the Greek-owned, Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Tutor has been missing since Wednesday’s attack in which Houthis They approached the merchant ship in an unmanned boat carrying explosives.

“The crew abandoned ship and were rescued by USS Philippine Sea and allied forces.”explained Central Command. He “The tutor is still in the Red Sea and is slowly draining”,

Since November, Houthis According to the IAF, they have carried out more than 50 attacks against shipping, killing three sailors, seizing one boat and sinking another. United States Maritime Administration. One of the operations of air assault operation led by the forces The Americans According to rebels, at least 16 people were killed and 42 were wounded on 30 May.

(With information from Europa Press and EFE)