Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group on Saturday (March 9) said that it targeted bulk carrier Propel Fortune in the Gulf of Aden.

“The naval forces and the air force of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out two specific military operations. The first operation targeted the American ship “Propel Fortune” in the Gulf of Aden with a number of suitable naval missiles," the group's military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a televised speech.

"The second operation targeted a number of American war destroyers in&nbsp;the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden with 37 drones, and the two operations successfully achieved their goals,” Sarea added.

The Houthi rebels have been launching attacks against ships in the Red Sea since November. The group dubs the attacks as a campaign of solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and militant group Hamas.

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<h2>US Navy shoots down 15 UAVs in Red Sea area</h2>

Meanwhile, the US Navy ships and aircraft downed 15 uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched by Yemen's Houthis in the Red Sea area, said US Central Command (CENTCOM).

The military was responding to a large-scale attack launched by the "Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists" into the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden between 4 am and 6:30 am (1300-1530 GMT).

The UAVs were determined to present "an imminent threat to merchant vessels, U.S. Navy, and coalition ships in the region," it said.

<h2>Houthi attack on commercial ship near Yemen kills 3</h2>

A missile from Yemen on Wednesday hit a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden which killed three people and injured four others.

The incident marked the first time when fatalities due to Houthi attacks in either the Red Sea or the Gulf of Aden claimed lives.

The ship that came under attack was identified as Barbados-flagged True Confidence. It was hit in the Gulf of Aden at about 11:30 (GMT), according to the US military. The ship was abandoned and had been drifting with a fire on board after the strike.

"These reckless attacks by the Houthis have disrupted global trade and taken the lives of international seafarers," US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees operations in West Asia.

(With inputs from agencies)

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group on Saturday (March 9) said that it targeted bulk carrier Propel Fortune in the Gulf of Aden. “The naval forces and the air force of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out two specific military operations.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group on Saturday (March 9) said that it targeted bulk carrier Propel Fortune in the Gulf of Aden. “The naval forces and the air force of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out two specific military operations. The first operation targeted the American ship “Propel Fortune” in the Gulf of Aden with a number of suitable naval missiles," the group's military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a televised speech. "The second operation targeted a number of American war destroyers in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden with 37 drones, and the two operations successfully achieved their goals,” Sarea added. The Houthi rebels have been launching attacks against ships in the Red Sea since November. The group dubs the attacks as a campaign of solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and militant group Hamas. Also read: Israel-Hamas truce 'looking tough' before Ramadan, group says 'no compromise' US Navy shoots down 15 UAVs in Red Sea area Meanwhile, the US Navy ships and aircraft downed 15 uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched by Yemen's Houthis in the Red Sea area, said US Central Command (CENTCOM). The military was responding to a large-scale attack launched by the "Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists" into the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden between 4 am and 6:30 am (1300-1530 GMT). The UAVs were determined to present "an imminent threat to merchant vessels, U.S. Navy, and coalition ships in the region," it said. Houthi attack on commercial ship near Yemen kills 3 A missile from Yemen on Wednesday hit a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden which killed three people and injured four others. The incident marked the first time when fatalities due to Houthi attacks in either the Red Sea or the Gulf of Aden claimed lives. The ship that came under attack was identified as Barbados-flagged True Confidence. It was hit in the Gulf of Aden at about 11:30 (GMT), according to the US military. The ship was abandoned and had been drifting with a fire on board after the strike. "These reckless attacks by the Houthis have disrupted global trade and taken the lives of international seafarers," US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees operations in West Asia. (With inputs from agencies)

Yemen’s Houthi rebel group targets US destroyers in Red Sea

Tension has been rising in the South China Sea as a US Navy destroyer sailed around the contested archipelago of Spratly Islands, much to the chagrin of China. Reportedly, US Navy has dubbed its exercise, the second within a week, 'freedom of navigation'.&nbsp;

The US Navy remarked in its statement, "On July 16, USS Benfold (DDG 65) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands, consistent with international law."

Meanwhile, Beijing claims that its People Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) had 'driven away' the same ship earlier this week on Wednesday (July 13).&nbsp;

Significance and history of Spratly Islands 
The Spratly Islands lie off the coast of the Philippines, Southern Vietnam and Malaysia. It is believed that the island has significant natural gas and oil reserves, in addition to the fishing grounds and acting as a strategic shipping route.&nbsp;

China, much like other disputed areas of the region claims the Spratly Islands as its own, despite military forces of Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines occupying various parts of the natural islands in the archipelago.&nbsp;

Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-south-china-sea-is-a-hotbed-of-confrontation-372402">Why South China Sea is a hotbed of confrontation</a>

It is pertinent to note that up until 1988, the Spratly Islands were under the complete control of Vietnam. However, asserting its “historical maritime rights”, China in 1988, killed 74 Vietnamese sailors and assumed control over the islands.

Since then, the tussle has been ongoing and China has conjured its nine-dash theory to control the South China sea. Despite the international tribunal invalidating China's claims in the region, it has never accepted the ruling.&nbsp;

Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vietnam-builds-up-defences-against-china-in-spratly-islands-365951">Vietnam builds up defences against China in Spratly Islands</a>

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Tension has been rising in the South China Sea as a US Navy destroyer sailed around the contested archipelago of Spratly Islands, much to the chagrin of China. Reportedly, US Navy has dubbed its exercise, the second within a week, 'freedom of navigation'.

Tension has been rising in the South China Sea as a US Navy destroyer sailed around the contested archipelago of Spratly Islands, much to the chagrin of China. Reportedly, US Navy has dubbed its exercise, the second within a week, 'freedom of navigation'. The US Navy remarked in its statement, "On July 16, USS Benfold (DDG 65) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands, consistent with international law." Meanwhile, Beijing claims that its People Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) had 'driven away' the same ship earlier this week on Wednesday (July 13). Significance and history of Spratly Islands The Spratly Islands lie off the coast of the Philippines, Southern Vietnam and Malaysia. It is believed that the island has significant natural gas and oil reserves, in addition to the fishing grounds and acting as a strategic shipping route. China, much like other disputed areas of the region claims the Spratly Islands as its own, despite military forces of Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines occupying various parts of the natural islands in the archipelago. Read More: Why South China Sea is a hotbed of confrontation It is pertinent to note that up until 1988, the Spratly Islands were under the complete control of Vietnam. However, asserting its “historical maritime rights”, China in 1988, killed 74 Vietnamese sailors and assumed control over the islands. Since then, the tussle has been ongoing and China has conjured its nine-dash theory to control the South China sea. Despite the international tribunal invalidating China's claims in the region, it has never accepted the ruling. Read More: Vietnam builds up defences against China in Spratly Islands (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US Navy destroyer sails in the disputed Spratly Islands for the second time in a week; irks China

A rescue operation is under way for 10 sailors missing after a US destroyer collided with a tanker east of Singapore on Monday, in the second accident involving an American warship in two months.&nbsp;

Guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain collided with the merchant vessel Alnic MC east of Singapore and near the Straits of Malacca in the early hours, the US Navy said a statement.

&quot;Initial reports indicate John S. McCain sustained damage to her port side aft,&quot; it said. 
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&quot;There are currently 10 sailors missing and five injured... Search and rescue efforts are underway in coordination with local authorities.

&quot;The extent of damage and personnel injuries is being determined. The incident will be investigated.&quot;

The navy added that the ship was sailing under its own power and heading to port.&nbsp;

US Senator John McCain tweeted that he and his wife &quot;are keeping America`s sailors aboard the USS John S McCain in our prayers tonight -- appreciate the work of search &amp; rescue crews&quot;. 
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The rescue operation involves tug boats, a helicopter and a police coast guard vessel, and US aircraft were also responding, the navy said.

The collision was reported at 5:24 am (2124 GMT Sunday) while the ship was heading for a routine port visit in Singapore, it said.

The ship involved in the accident is a Liberian-flagged tanker used for transporting oil and chemicals and weighing over 30,000 tonnes, according to industry website Marine Traffic.

It was the second collision in recent times involving a US warship.&nbsp;

On June 17, seven sailors died when the destroyer USS Fitzgerald collided with a Philippine-flagged cargo ship in a busy channel not far from Yokosuka, a gateway to container ports in the Japanese capital Tokyo and nearby Yokohama.

The sailors, aged 19 to 37, were found by divers in flooded sleeping berths a day after the collision tore a huge gash in the side of the Fitzgerald.

Investigators are probing what caused the crash. Japanese investigators have interviewed the Filipino crew of the 222-metre (730-foot) cargo ship, while the US authorities are also probing the crash.

There have been around 30 ship collisions over the past decade in that area, including a 2013 incident in which six Japanese crew died, according to the Japan Coast Guard.

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Five sailors were injured in the collision between the guided-missile destroyer USS John S?McCain and merchant vessel Alnic MC

A rescue operation is under way for 10 sailors missing after a US destroyer collided with a tanker east of Singapore on Monday, in the second accident involving an American warship in two months. Guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain collided with the merchant vessel Alnic MC east of Singapore and near the Straits of Malacca in the early hours, the US Navy said a statement. "Initial reports indicate John S. McCain sustained damage to her port side aft," it said. "There are currently 10 sailors missing and five injured... Search and rescue efforts are underway in coordination with local authorities. "The extent of damage and personnel injuries is being determined. The incident will be investigated." The navy added that the ship was sailing under its own power and heading to port. US Senator John McCain tweeted that he and his wife "are keeping America`s sailors aboard the USS John S McCain in our prayers tonight -- appreciate the work of search & rescue crews". Cindy & I are keeping America's sailors aboard the USS John S McCain in our prayers tonight - appreciate the work of search & rescue crews https://t.co/jzk9giXbfg — John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) August 21, 2017 × The rescue operation involves tug boats, a helicopter and a police coast guard vessel, and US aircraft were also responding, the navy said. The collision was reported at 5:24 am (2124 GMT Sunday) while the ship was heading for a routine port visit in Singapore, it said. The ship involved in the accident is a Liberian-flagged tanker used for transporting oil and chemicals and weighing over 30,000 tonnes, according to industry website Marine Traffic. It was the second collision in recent times involving a US warship. On June 17, seven sailors died when the destroyer USS Fitzgerald collided with a Philippine-flagged cargo ship in a busy channel not far from Yokosuka, a gateway to container ports in the Japanese capital Tokyo and nearby Yokohama. The sailors, aged 19 to 37, were found by divers in flooded sleeping berths a day after the collision tore a huge gash in the side of the Fitzgerald. Investigators are probing what caused the crash. Japanese investigators have interviewed the Filipino crew of the 222-metre (730-foot) cargo ship, while the US authorities are also probing the crash. There have been around 30 ship collisions over the past decade in that area, including a 2013 incident in which six Japanese crew died, according to the Japan Coast Guard. The USS John S McCain is part of the US Seventh Fleet, and its home base is Yokosuka, in Japan.

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