A missile strike from Yemen’s Houthi rebels sets a cargo ship on fire in Gulf of Aden
SUMMARY
In a recent incident, Yemen's Houthi rebels launched two anti-ship cruise missiles in the Gulf of Aden, targeting the M/V Verbena, a Palauan-flagged cargo ship. The attack resulted in fires aboard the vessel and severe injuries to a civilian mariner, who was evacuated for medical treatment by a U.S. military helicopter. The Houthis claimed responsibility for this and other recent maritime attacks, part of their ongoing conflict with a Saudi-led coalition. Meanwhile, the international community, including organizations like the National Democratic Institute, condemned the Houthis for detaining humanitarian and diplomatic personnel, calling for their immediate release.
