Yemen’s Houthis Hit U.S.- Owned Container Ship

MIDDLE EAST – Houthis in Yemen have hit a U.S-owned ship with a missile, but no injuries or significant damage have been reported.

A British maritime security firm says the vessel was hit “In response to strikes by the U.S. and UK on Houthis in Yemen”.

The Houthis have attacked cargo ships since November. They say these are Israeli-affiliated – though the Maritime Security Firm says there were no such links for this ship.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told reporters the UK would not hesitate to take further action against the Houthis to protect itself in the red sea.