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Cargo ship reportedly attacked in Red Sea off Yemen
DW.com • • general
Key Points:
- A cargo ship was attacked by unknown armed assailants in the Red Sea near Yemen, according to the British navy and UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
- The attack occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of Hodeida, a city controlled by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, with a skiff opening fire on the bulk carrier before retreating to a larger vessel.
- No group has claimed responsibility, but the Houthis have previously targeted ships in the Red Sea since 2023 in response to the Israeli offensive in Gaza, disrupting a major international shipping route.
- The Houthis have threatened to resume attacks in 2026 following US and Israeli declarations of war on Iran, their main supporter, while Somali pirates have also been active in the nearby Gulf of Aden.
