A US-operated cargo ship was attacked by missiles from Houthi rebels on January 15.
Image of the ship Gibraltar Eagle. (Image: Getty Images).
According to the US Central Command, on January 15, a container ship owned and operated by the US was attacked by an anti-ship ballistic missile fired from areas controlled by Houthi rebels in the US. Yemen.
Through social networks, the US said the attack took place at around 4:00 p.m. (local time). Song, ship Gibraltar Eagle flagged Marshall Islands reported no injuries or significant damage and continued sailing.
Associated AP reported that Houthi forces claimed responsibility for the attack.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations Organization (UKMTO) said authorities were investigating the incident. According to UKMTO, vessels have been “advised to move with caution and should report suspicious activity”.
According to CNBC, the attack took place shortly after the US and UK launched joint attacks against the Houthis. Iran-backed rebel groups have attacked many cargo ships passing through the Red Sea since late last year, disrupting global trade.
The Houthis claimed they attacked ships passing through the Red Sea in response to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
Reuters Citing maritime services firm Ambrey, three missiles were launched by Houthi rebels. Of these, two missiles did not reach the sea and one missile hit the ship Gibraltar Eagle. The missile is believed to have caused a fire in a cargo hold.
Last week, US and British forces conducted airstrikes on more than 60 targets at 16 Houthi rebel locations, including missile launch sites, production facilities and radar systems. The attacks came after the Houthis ignored warnings to stop targeting cargo ships passing through the Red Sea.
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