The U.S. launched a new strike against the Yemen-based Houthis on Tuesday, targeting the group’s anti-ship missiles in the third assault on the Iranian-backed terrorists in recent days, a U.S. official said.
The strike came as the Houthis claimed responsibility for a missile attack against the Malta-flagged bulk carrier Zografia in the Red Sea. No one was injured. The vessel had been heading north to the Suez Canal when it was attacked, the Greek Shipping and Island Policy Ministry said.
The Houthis’ military spokesman, Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed in a pre-recorded statement the vessel was fired upon after the ship’s crew refused to answer warning calls and the boat was headed for a port in Israel. According to the shipping tracking website Vessel Finder, Zografia was bound for Suez, Egypt.
The U.S. official said no other details were available yet on the American strike against the missiles, including the precise location. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the operation had not been made public.
Two Navy SEALs Still Missing
Two Navy SEALs, who are still missing in the Gulf of Aden near Somalia, were involved in a mission to seize a small dhow or boat later found
The remainder of this article is available in its entirety at CBN