Houthi Missile Hits US-Owned Container Ship In Gulf Of Aden

 

Houthi Missile Hits US-Owned Container Ship In Gulf Of Aden
Houthi Missile Hits US-Owned Container Ship In Gulf Of Aden

 

 

 

 

Houthi rebels have hit a US-owned container ship with a ballistic missile off the coast of Yemen.

 

According to the United States military command for the Middle East (Centcom), The vessel, Gibraltar Eagle, reported no injuries or significant damage.

 

Reports say that the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel is continuing on its journey in the Gulf of Aden.

 

Iranian-backed Houthis have been attacking ships since November, in protest at Israel’s war against Hamas.

 

Shipping company Eagle Bulk Shipping said its vessel was carrying steel products and was about 160 kilometres (100 miles) offshore in the Gulf of Aden when it was hit.

 

 

 

 

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