Houthis Claim Responsibility for Red Sea Attacks on Greek Vessel and US Ships, No Injuries Reported
The Houthis, a militant group in Yemen, claimed responsibility for attacks on Monday on the Red Sea shipping route, including on a Greek commercial vessel named MV Cyclades.
The US military and a British maritime agency reported that the Houthis used three anti-ship ballistic missiles and three drone strikes against the vessel, which was flying the Maltese flag.
Initial reports indicated no injuries and the vessel continued its journey.
Earlier, the UK Maritime Safety Agency reported explosions near a commercial ship off the Yemeni coast northwest of Mokha.
A Malta-flagged container ship, MSC Orion, was reported safe after being targeted and fired upon in the Red Sea.
The attack is believed to have been carried out by Houthi militia, who claimed responsibility and stated that the ship was targeted due to its operator's trade with Israel.
Houthi militia, backed by Iran, have been launching attacks against ships in the region since November in solidarity with Palestinians amid the Gaza war.
Additionally, US forces shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle over the Red Sea as it was heading towards two US vessels.
A drone posed a threat to US, coalition, and commercial ships in a region, according to a statement on X.
No injuries or damages were reported by US forces or nearby commercial ships.
Since January, the US and Britain have carried out multiple strikes on targets in Yemen in retaliation for the ship attacks.