According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), three members Multinational crew killed; 4 others were injuredthree of whom are in critical condition.
“These reckless attacks by the Houthis have disrupted global trade and claimed the lives of international seafarers,” CENTCOM said in a statement.
The British embassy in Yemen’s capital Sanaa announced the deaths of at least two sailors, calling their deaths “the worst that could have happened.” Unfortunately the result was as expected Regarding the Houthis’ reckless missile launches on international shipping. ”
supported by Iran Houthis alleged liability This was in response to an attack on the Liberian-owned Barbados-registered bulk carrier True Confidence in waters near Yemen after the ship was warned to leave the area.
of the crew were forced to leave the ship The British Maritime Authority said coalition ships on a defense mission were responding to the damaged commercial vessel.
Houthi spokesperson released a video statement Late Wednesday, the fighters said they had “executed it.” be [targeted] surgery” It was accurate and caused a fire on the ship.
Houthis warned other ships“The Yemeni Navy’s call must be answered and all crew members of the targeted vessels must depart immediately after the first strike.”
The airstrike is the latest clash between the Houthis, commercial ships and US-led task forces in the Red Sea and waters around Yemen. The first person to die is Commercial crew.
The Houthis resisted attacks on US and UK facilities From January, there will also be a weapons outpost.
The Iranian-backed group has targeted ships dozens of times since November, but most attacks have failed as the United States tries to shoot down incoming drones and rockets. The fighters sank one merchant ship and hijacked another.
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