Danish shipping giant Maersk on Wednesday suspended U.S.-flagged shipping through the Red Sea after the latest missile attack by Iran-backed Houthi terrorists.
The U.S. Navy intercepted the Houthi missiles, but two Maersk vessels still reversed course due to safety concerns, and the company said no more of its ships would attempt the Red Sea transit under American flags.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the Houthis launched three anti-ship ballistic missiles at the “U.S.-flagged, owned, and operated container ship MV Maersk Detroit” at roughly 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday as the ship was passing through the Gulf of Aden.
“One missile impacted in the sea. The two other missiles were successfully engaged and shot down by the USS Gravely (DDG 107). There were no reported injuries or damage to the ship,” CENTCOM said.
The USS Gravely is an Arleigh Burke-class…
