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Yemen's Houthis claim they have targeted four ships that are 'linked to Israel, the US and UK'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2024

Yemen's Houthis announced on Monday they had conducted four military actions targeting four ships, including four in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Indian Ocean, "linked to United States, United Kingdom, and Israel".

Yahya Saarea, spokesperson for the Yemeni group, said that the Israeli ship MSC Unific had been targeted in the Arabian Sea during the first operation.

He added that "a U.S. Oil Tanker Delonix", was also the target of a second Red Sea operation, which was conducted "for the second week".

Third operation was against "U.K. landing vessel Anvil Point" in the Indian Ocean and fourth operation in Mediterranean Sea targeted ship Sarea identified as "Lucky Sailor".

Was not able to immediately verify the claims.

Yemen's Iran aligned Houthi militia has launched drone and missile attacks in shipping lanes in November. They claim to be in solidarity with Palestinians living in Gaza. Reporting by Adam Makary Jaidaa Taka and Muhammad Al Gebaly

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