The Houthis launched an anti-ship cruise missile at a commercial vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb on Tuesday, the latest attack launched from Houthi-militant-controlled areas of Yemen amid the war in Gaza.
The motor tanker Strinda, a Norwegian oil and chemical tanker, reported damage to the ship and a fire onboard after the strike, while the USS Mason, a destroyer that has been patrolling the Red Sea, responded to its distress call, U.S. Central Command said in a statement.
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“The STRINDA reported damage causing a fire on-board, but no casualties at this time. There were no US ships in the vicinity at the time of the attack, but the USS MASON responded to the M/T STRINDA’s mayday call and is currently rendering assistance,” the statement said.
Military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Sarea confirmed the…
