Houthis fire missile at Israeli-owned tanker after prime minister killed
Summary
Yemen’s Houthi group claims they fired a missile at an Israeli-owned tanker in the Red Sea. This incident follows Israeli air strikes that reportedly killed Yemen's prime minister and other officials. The missile did not hit the tanker, and no injuries were reported.Key Facts
- The Houthis claim responsibility for a missile attack on the Scarlet Ray, an Israeli-owned tanker.
- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said the missile missed and no crew were harmed.
- The attack occurred after Israeli air strikes killed Yemen's prime minister and other officials.
- The Houthis have attacked other vessels in the Red Sea in the past, targeting Israeli-linked shipping.
- Tensions increased as Houthi forces detained 11 United Nations staff members, whom they accused of spying.
- The United Nations has denied the spying claims and demanded their release.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the Houthis of possible retaliation for their actions.
- A ceasefire deal brokered by Oman earlier this year does not include operations against Israel.
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