- UK and US navies have intercepted the Houthis’ largest assault on Red Sea shipping, with at least 21 drones and missiles launched and consequently shot down by carrier-based jets and warships. There were no reported injuries or damage.
- The Iran-backed Houthis have targeted shipping lanes in retaliation to the war in Gaza and have previously made false claims about targeting Israeli vessels. The 26th attack since November, this offensive included various missiles launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen, purportedly threatening the Red Sea’s critical trade route.
- The Houthis insist Red Sea navigation is safe, excluding vessels bound for Israel. The recent aggressions have prompted warnings from Western allies and heightened concerns about disrupted global trade and fuel prices.
Consensus:
- U.S. and U.K. naval forces repelled the Houthis’ largest recorded assault targeting shipping in the Red Sea.
- The Iran-backed Houthis launched at least 21 drones and missiles.
- The attacks were successfully intercepted with no reported injuries or damage.
- The strikes were a response to the war in Gaza Strip.
- This incident marks the 26th Houthi attack since November 19.
Contested Claims:
- The nature and details of the ships targeted in the attacks vary among sources, with some specifically mentioning the interception of a ballistic missile and numerous drones (BBC, CNBC), while others focus on a broader attack on shipping (Sahebkhabar, Al Jazeera).
Claims by a single publication:
- HMS Diamond shot down seven Houthi drones using its Sea Viper missiles (BBC).
- The US, UK, and 10 other countries issued a joint statement, which may hint at the threat of military action (BBC).
- A Yemeni military source reported the targeting of a ship in the Red Sea, without further details (Sahebkhabar).
- The UK Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, warned of severe consequences for the attacks (The Guardian).
- The Houthis targeted a Norwegian-flagged tanker last month (Iran International).
- Sri Lanka’s navy is set to join U.S.-led Red Sea defense operations (Fox News).
Sources:
- BBC (English)
- Sahebkhabar (Sahebkhabarsi)
- CNBC (English)
- The Guardian (English)
- Times of Israel (English)
- Jamaran (Persian/Farsi)
- Iran International (English)
- Utusan (Malay)
- Arab48 (Arabic)
- Marebpress (Arabic)
- Dotgulf (Arabic)
- Alquds (Arabic)
- Hindustan Times (English)
- Fox News (English)
- Livemint (English)
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https://sahebkhabar.ir/news/64535986/%D8%AD%D9%85%D9%84%D9%87-%D8%AD%D9%88%D8%AB%DB%8C-%D9%87%D8%A7-%D8%A8%D9%87-%DB%8C%DA%A9-%DA%A9%D8%B4%D8%AA%DB%8C-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AF%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%AE
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