In a brazen display of aggression, Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted and damaged the British oil ship, MV Andromeda Star, in the Red Sea using naval missiles. The US military confirmed the attack, stating that there were no injuries or further damage caused by the assault.
This incident marks the latest escalation of hostilities in the region, as the Houthi air defense forces also managed to shoot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone. This marks the third US attack drone that has been taken down by the Houthis since the conflict began.
The attacks on vessels by the Houthi rebels have not only disrupted global trade but have also had a direct impact on traffic at Israel’s Eilat port. The repercussions of these attacks are being felt far and wide, with the leader of the Houthis vowing to continue their assaults and claiming that a new theatre of confrontation has been opened.
In a show of solidarity with the Palestinians and in defiance of Israel and its Western allies, people in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen have been protesting every Friday. The demands of the Houthis are clear – they want Israel to cease its war on Gaza in order to halt the attacks and disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict.
As tensions continue to escalate in the region, it remains to be seen how the international community will respond to these acts of aggression by the Houthi rebels. The situation is volatile, and the repercussions of these attacks could have far-reaching consequences for global security and trade. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
