Houthis claim 'catastrophic' attack in Red Sea that prompted crew to abandon ship
Publishing timestamp: 2024-02-19 06:54:08
Summary
Iran-backed Houthi group damaged a ship offshore Yemen, forcing its crew to abandon vessel. The attack has disrupted trade routes in the Red Sea, leading to interruptions in maritime traffic and rerouting of vessels. The incident has also led to armed exchanges between Houthis and British and American forces, with reports of additional attacks and military assistance being called for in the region.
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