Houthi Rebels Fire Missiles at Container Ship

On Friday, two missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted the Liberian-flagged container ship Groton in the Gulf of Aden, splashing down nearby without causing any damage. This incident follows a series of assaults by the Houthis on commercial vessels, including a recent attack on a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea, which posed a risk of a major oil spill and disrupted vital shipping routes. The British military confirmed that all crew members aboard the Groton are safe and investigations are ongoing. The Houthis have intensified their campaign against over 80 vessels since the onset of the Gaza conflict, claiming to target ships linked to Israel, the US, or the UK. Meanwhile, the US military has taken action against Houthi targets in Yemen in response to these attacks. Authorities are urging vessels to exercise caution in the region due to the heightened risks.