Iran-backed Houthi militias have again fired several missiles into the Red Sea, hitting a container ship. The ship named “MSC SKY II” was owned by Switzerland and flew the Lebanese flag, the US military’s regional command announced Tuesday morning.
The impact took place in the Gulf of Aden on Monday afternoon. There was damage but no injuries. The ship was able to continue its journey.
Another anti-ship missile fired by Houthi rebels had earlier fallen into water in the southern Red Sea. No damage or injury to ships was reported.
American counterattack
On Monday evening, the US military also carried out self-defense strikes against two cruise missiles that posed an “imminent threat” to ships in the region. The regional command wrote that the measure served “to protect freedom of navigation.”
The Houthis say they stand in solidarity with the Islamist Hamas in the Gaza Strip and want to put an end to Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip by shelling merchant ships. These are in response to the terrorist attack by Hamas and other extremist groups on October 7 in the Israeli border area.
Shipping companies avoid sea connections
The sea route through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal is one of the most important trade routes in the world. Due to the attacks by the Houthi, who are armed by Iran, major shipping companies are increasingly avoiding the shortest sea connection between Asia and Europe.
Source: Krone
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