Yemen's Houthi rebels have increased the scale of attack on the ships in Red Sea in response to the bombings by Israel in Gaza. The attack affects the global supply chains, leading to an increased worry regarding the Global Economy.

Tensions spilling over from Gaza to Red Sea, Houthis say 'Israel must stop attacking Gaza strip'

The US and its allies have announced a 10 nation patrol force to counter attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. After several commercial vessels were attacked.

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin announces naval operation over Red Sea | World News | WION

A senior Hamas official said on Tuesday (Dec 19) that the militant group does not want to hold negotiations&nbsp;over prisoner exchange while the war with Israel is going on. However, he said that Hamas was open to negotiations to end the war which he termed 'genocidal'.

"We affirm our position of categorically rejecting to hold any form of negotiations over prisoners exchange under the continuing Israeli genocidal war,"&nbsp;Basem Naem said in a statement

"We are, however, open to any initiative that contributes to ending the aggression on our people and opening the crossings to bring in aid and provide relief to the Palestinian people," he added.

Basem Naem was quoted by Israeli media.

Tuesday saw Israel launch more strikes on Gaza. These strikes have taken place amid expectations that United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is preparing to hold another vote on ceasefire demand. The Israel-Hamas war has begun to lead to regional ramifications with Yemen's Houthi Rebels attacking shipping in the Red Sea, attacks they say are mounted to show solidarity with&nbsp;Palestinians. These attacks have started disrupting shipping through the crucial waterway.

Watch | Red Sea attacks disrupt sea shipping: 10 nation-coalition to combat Houthi attacks

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US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reiterated US support for Israel in a joint press conference with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in Tel Aviv. Austin said that USA would continue to provide arms and ammunition to Israel.

In order to tackle the menace of Houthi attack, the US is trying to cobble together an international alliance which may include warships from Britain, France, Italy, Spain and other countries.

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<h2>Director of Gaza hospital admits Hamas used facility for military operations: IDF</h2>

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have published a video from their official handle on X (formerly Twitter) saying that Ahmad Kahalot, a senior member of Hamas and director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza Strip has revealed during interrogation that Hamas fighters used the hospital to hide and as a base for their military operations.

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In the video, neither the interrogator nor Kahalot are speaking in English and viewers get information through English subtitles.

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Israel has been claiming that Hamas was using hospitals as bases for their military operations and Hamas has regularly denied the accusation.

(With inputs from agencies)

A senior Hamas official said on Tuesday (Dec 19) that the militant group does not want to hold negotiations over prisoner exchange while the war with Israel is going on.

A senior Hamas official said on Tuesday (Dec 19) that the militant group does not want to hold negotiations over prisoner exchange while the war with Israel is going on. However, he said that Hamas was open to negotiations to end the war which he termed 'genocidal'. "We affirm our position of categorically rejecting to hold any form of negotiations over prisoners exchange under the continuing Israeli genocidal war," Basem Naem said in a statement "We are, however, open to any initiative that contributes to ending the aggression on our people and opening the crossings to bring in aid and provide relief to the Palestinian people," he added. Basem Naem was quoted by Israeli media. Tuesday saw Israel launch more strikes on Gaza. These strikes have taken place amid expectations that United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is preparing to hold another vote on ceasefire demand. The Israel-Hamas war has begun to lead to regional ramifications with Yemen's Houthi Rebels attacking shipping in the Red Sea, attacks they say are mounted to show solidarity with Palestinians. These attacks have started disrupting shipping through the crucial waterway. Watch | Red Sea attacks disrupt sea shipping: 10 nation-coalition to combat Houthi attacks × US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reiterated US support for Israel in a joint press conference with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in Tel Aviv. Austin said that USA would continue to provide arms and ammunition to Israel. In order to tackle the menace of Houthi attack, the US is trying to cobble together an international alliance which may include warships from Britain, France, Italy, Spain and other countries. Also Read | US announces 10-nation coalition to respond to attacks by Yemen’s Houthis in Red Sea Director of Gaza hospital admits Hamas used facility for military operations: IDF Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have published a video from their official handle on X (formerly Twitter) saying that Ahmad Kahalot, a senior member of Hamas and director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza Strip has revealed during interrogation that Hamas fighters used the hospital to hide and as a base for their military operations. Also Read | Hamas releases new hostage video, Israel terms it ‘atrocious terror’ In the video, neither the interrogator nor Kahalot are speaking in English and viewers get information through English subtitles. Hamas in their own words: Ahmad Kahalot—Senior Hamas Member since 2010 and director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalya in northern Gaza admits that Hamas has used hospitals as military facilities under their control. Video credit: ISA Spokesperson pic.twitter.com/QGLclR94at — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) December 19, 2023 × Israel has been claiming that Hamas was using hospitals as bases for their military operations and Hamas has regularly denied the accusation. (With inputs from agencies)

Ready to negotiate to end war, but not prisoner exchange, says Hamas: Reports

Yemen's Houthi movement attacked two commercial ships in the Red Sea with naval drones on Monday, the Iran-backed group said, the latest in a surge of attacks over Israel's military campaign in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Vessel attacked in Red Sea off Yemen coast, US blames Houthis

US announces 10-nation force to patrol Red Sea routes against Houthi rebels

During the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Houthi rebels in Yemen have intensified their attacks on ships traversing the Red Sea, causing worry about the effects on the flow of consumer goods, grain, and oil through a vital global trade route.

Red Sea Trouble: Key details about the combined task force 153

The United States wants to form the "broadest possible" maritime coalition to protect ships in the Red Sea and send an "important signal" to Yemen's Houthis that further attacks will not be tolerated, the U.S. envoy for Yemen.

US seeks 'broadest possible' Red Sea maritime coalition against Houthi attacks

Yemen's Houthi movement attacked two commercial ships in the Red Sea with naval drones on Monday, the Iran-backed group said, the latest in a surge of attacks over Israel's military campaign in Gaza.

Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarea identified the vessels as the MSC Clara and Norwegian-owned Swan Atlantic, and said the attacks were carried out after their crews failed to respond to calls from the group.

The Swan Atlantic's owner said the ship had been struck by an unidentified object but none of the crew was hurt.

The MSC Clara is a Panama-flagged vessel, according to LSEG data. Details of the attack on the vessel were not immediately known.

The Houthis say they have been attacking vessels in the Red Sea with links to Israel in protest against its military offensive against Hamas in Gaza, and have warned against sailing towards the area.

The attacks have caused concerns about the impact on the passage of oil, grain and other goods on what is an important global trade route, and have pushed up the cost of insuring and shipping goods through the Red Sea.

Soon after the latest attacks, London's insurance market widened the area in the Red Sea it deems as high risk.

Taiwan's Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation said it would divert any of its ships sailing through the Red Sea or Gulf of Aden via the Cape of Good Hope for the next two weeks.

Norway-based oil tanker group Frontline said its vessels would also start avoiding passages through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

"War risk insurance premiums are on the rise naturally, but as vessels gets re-routed around Africa shipping supply will be tighter as cargoes travel longer. That would put rates under a strong upwards pressure," CEO Lars Barstad told Reuters.

The announcement followed decisions by two major freight firms including MSC, the world's biggest container shipping line, to&nbsp;avoid&nbsp;the Suez Canal in response to the attacks by Houthi forces, which control most of Yemen, a poor Arab state.

The Suez Canal shipping route, which leads to the Red Sea, is a vital waterway for global trade, used to transport energy and other goods between Europe and Asia, and elsewhere. The route saves on time and expense by avoiding having to navigate around the entire Africa continent.

<h2 data-testid="Heading">ONBOARD FIRE</h2>

Confirming Monday's attack on the Swan Atlantic, US&nbsp;officials told Reuters multiple projectiles had been launched from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen.

All the ship's system were operating normally although the water tank had been damaged in the attack, said Oystein Elgan, chief executive of owner Inventor Chemical Tankers.

Inventor Chemical Tankers had no Israeli ties, Elgan said.

The vessel's operator, Uni-Tankers, said the attack had caused a small fire which the crew brought under control, and that the ship, carrying vegetable oils, continued to Reunion Island.

A British maritime authority said it had received a report of a vessel that "experienced an explosion" on its port side in an attack 24 nautical miles north west of Yemen's Mokha port.

The vessel and crew were reported safe, it said in an advisory. The incident described by the UKMTO advisory was similar to those of the attack on the Swan Atlantic.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) authority said in a separate advisory it had received a report of a vessel 24 nautical miles southeast of Mokha as being approached by a craft with several armed personnel onboard.

Warning shots were fired from the vessel and the craft with the armed personnel on board changed course, the advisory said.

The UKMTO authority said in other advisories it had received reports of an incident 63 nautical miles northwest of Djibouti and another incident in the vicinity of the Bab Al Mandab strait, 30 nautical miles south of the port Mokha.

The Houthis have pledged to continue their attacks until Israel stops its assault, but said on Saturday that real steps to ease the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip would contribute to "reducing the escalation". They also said that they were in&nbsp;Oman-mediated talks&nbsp;about its sea "operations".

That was the first indication that the militia group may be willing to de-escalate. The US&nbsp;has said it is seeking an expanded&nbsp;coalition&nbsp;to protect ships in the Red Sea and to send a signal to the Houthis, who have also fired drones and missiles at Israel since it began its campaign in Gaza in response to the Hamas rampage in southern Israel on Oct. 7.

Norway's Shipowners' Association said it expected Norwegian and international authorities to come together as soon as possible to secure safe passage for civilian vessels.

Norway's foreign ministry said Oslo was evaluating whether to participate in the proposed US-led maritime coalition.

Yemen's Houthi movement attacked two commercial ships in the Red Sea with naval drones on Monday, the Iran-backed group said, the latest in a surge of attacks over Israel's military campaign in Gaza. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarea identified the vessels as the MSC Clara and Norwegian-owned Swan Atlantic, and said the attacks were carried out after their crews failed to respond to calls from the group. The Swan Atlantic's owner said the ship had been struck by an unidentified object but none of the crew was hurt. The MSC Clara is a Panama-flagged vessel, according to LSEG data. Details of the attack on the vessel were not immediately known. The Houthis say they have been attacking vessels in the Red Sea with links to Israel in protest against its military offensive against Hamas in Gaza, and have warned against sailing towards the area. The attacks have caused concerns about the impact on the passage of oil, grain and other goods on what is an important global trade route, and have pushed up the cost of insuring and shipping goods through the Red Sea. Soon after the latest attacks, London's insurance market widened the area in the Red Sea it deems as high risk. Taiwan's Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation said it would divert any of its ships sailing through the Red Sea or Gulf of Aden via the Cape of Good Hope for the next two weeks. Norway-based oil tanker group Frontline said its vessels would also start avoiding passages through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. "War risk insurance premiums are on the rise naturally, but as vessels gets re-routed around Africa shipping supply will be tighter as cargoes travel longer. That would put rates under a strong upwards pressure," CEO Lars Barstad told Reuters. The announcement followed decisions by two major freight firms including MSC, the world's biggest container shipping line, to avoid the Suez Canal in response to the attacks by Houthi forces, which control most of Yemen, a poor Arab state. The Suez Canal shipping route, which leads to the Red Sea, is a vital waterway for global trade, used to transport energy and other goods between Europe and Asia, and elsewhere. The route saves on time and expense by avoiding having to navigate around the entire Africa continent. ONBOARD FIRE Confirming Monday's attack on the Swan Atlantic, US officials told Reuters multiple projectiles had been launched from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen. All the ship's system were operating normally although the water tank had been damaged in the attack, said Oystein Elgan, chief executive of owner Inventor Chemical Tankers. Inventor Chemical Tankers had no Israeli ties, Elgan said. The vessel's operator, Uni-Tankers, said the attack had caused a small fire which the crew brought under control, and that the ship, carrying vegetable oils, continued to Reunion Island. A British maritime authority said it had received a report of a vessel that "experienced an explosion" on its port side in an attack 24 nautical miles north west of Yemen's Mokha port. The vessel and crew were reported safe, it said in an advisory. The incident described by the UKMTO advisory was similar to those of the attack on the Swan Atlantic. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) authority said in a separate advisory it had received a report of a vessel 24 nautical miles southeast of Mokha as being approached by a craft with several armed personnel onboard. Warning shots were fired from the vessel and the craft with the armed personnel on board changed course, the advisory said. The UKMTO authority said in other advisories it had received reports of an incident 63 nautical miles northwest of Djibouti and another incident in the vicinity of the Bab Al Mandab strait, 30 nautical miles south of the port Mokha. The Houthis have pledged to continue their attacks until Israel stops its assault, but said on Saturday that real steps to ease the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip would contribute to "reducing the escalation". They also said that they were in Oman-mediated talks about its sea "operations". That was the first indication that the militia group may be willing to de-escalate. The US has said it is seeking an expanded coalition to protect ships in the Red Sea and to send a signal to the Houthis, who have also fired drones and missiles at Israel since it began its campaign in Gaza in response to the Hamas rampage in southern Israel on Oct. 7. Norway's Shipowners' Association said it expected Norwegian and international authorities to come together as soon as possible to secure safe passage for civilian vessels. Norway's foreign ministry said Oslo was evaluating whether to participate in the proposed US-led maritime coalition.

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Houthis spark a Shipping Crisis in Red Sea as Maersk suspends ops amidst Gaza War

The Iran-backed Houthis have targeted another cargo ship in the Red Sea. The incident comes after a series of attacks by the group. Have they officially joined Hamas? Hem Saroya reports.

Gravitas | Houthis target cargo ship in the Red Sea

Ripples of the Gaza war are being felt miles away in the Red Sea. Yemen’s Houthi rebels have vowed to attack all ships bound for Israel. They call it their response to Israeli atrocities in Gaza. It has the west alarmed. What can the Houthis do - are they a serious threat? Ghadi Francis explains.

Yemen Houthis attack ships in the Red Sea

In Yemen a 34-year-old Indian woman is on death row after the country's top judicial body convicted her of murdering a local man. Nimisha Priya is lodged in the war torn country's Central Jail while in India her family members are making all our efforts to get her freed. Meanwhile, a Delhi Court has granted permission to her mother to travel to Yemen.

Gravitas | Delhi High Court allows mother to travel to Yemen to save daughter

Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired two missiles at a commercial tanker carrying Indian-manufactured jet fuel near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, on Wednesday (Dec 13), reported the Associated Press citing an American official. The vessel was also attacked by a speedboat with armed men off the coast of Yemen’s Red Sea port of Hodeidah, said the British maritime security company.

The attack comes a day after a senior official from the Iran-backed group warned cargo ships in the Red Sea to avoid travelling toward Israel and claimed the attack on a Norwegian commercial tanker.&nbsp;

<h2>Missiles fired from rebel-held Yemen</h2>

A report by the AP citing an anonymous United States official said that an American warship in the region shot down a suspected Houthi drone flying in its direction during the incident.&nbsp;

The incident which involved a tanker, Ardmore Encounter, marks an escalation by the Houthis who have repeatedly attacked ships close to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Israel forces deploy 'Sa'ar 6' to counter Houthis as their attacks rise in Red Sea

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The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker was travelling north toward the Suez Canal in the Red Sea, reported AP citing satellite tracking data, adding that the vessel had left from the Indian city of Mangalore and had an armed security crew aboard it.

The guards apparently opened fire at the armed men on speedboats trying to board the vessel, said Ambrey, a British maritime security company.&nbsp;

Earlier, on Wednesday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said it had received reports of an incident in the vicinity of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, without giving more details.

Ambrey said a Marshall Islands-flagged chemical tanker reported an “exchange of fire” with a speedboat around 102 kilometres off Hodeidah, adding that the boat approached the tanker and initiated the gunfire at a distance of 300 metres.&nbsp;

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The British private intelligence firm also said that the tanker was hailed by an entity claiming to be the Yemeni Navy – both Yemen’s internationally recognised government and Houthi rebels self-identify as the Yemeni Navy – which asked the vessel to alter course but a “coalition” warship advised the ship to maintain it, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

It was not immediately clear which coalition Ambrey was referring to.&nbsp;

<h2>Shipping company confirms attack</h2>

Ardmore Shipping Corp, which owns and operates the ship, issued a statement to the AP acknowledging the attack and said that no one was injured and “all crew members are safe and accounted for,” adding that the vessel was also “fully operational with no loss of cargo or damage on board.”

“Ardmore is in close contact with the relevant authorities and military assistance is now in the area providing support as required,” said the shipping company.&nbsp;

The ship, carrying jet fuel from Shell MRPL Aviation Fuels &amp; Services Ltd and India’s national oil company was reportedly headed to either Rotterdam, Netherlands or Gavle, Sweden. &nbsp;

<h2>Houthis issue another warning&nbsp;</h2>

The recent incident came after an anti-ship cruise missile launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen, struck a Norwegian-flagged tanker STRINDA and caused a fire, according to the United States military.&nbsp;

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The Iran-backed group had issued a warning on Saturday (Dec 9) that they would target all ships heading to Israel, regardless of their nationality, and warned international shipping companies against dealing in Israeli ports.&nbsp;

Mohamed Ali al-Houthi, head of Yemen’s Houthi supreme revolutionary committee took to X, on Tuesday (Dec 12) and reiterated the warning and asked ships that pass Yemen to keep radios turned on, and quickly respond to Houthi attempts at communication.&nbsp;

Al-Houthi also warned cargo ships against “falsifying their identity” or raising flags different from the country belonging to the cargo ship owner.

(With inputs from agencies)

Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired two missiles at a commercial tanker carrying Indian-manufactured jet fuel near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, on Wednesday (Dec 13), reported the Associated Press citing an American official.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired two missiles at a commercial tanker carrying Indian-manufactured jet fuel near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, on Wednesday (Dec 13), reported the Associated Press citing an American official. The vessel was also attacked by a speedboat with armed men off the coast of Yemen’s Red Sea port of Hodeidah, said the British maritime security company. The attack comes a day after a senior official from the Iran-backed group warned cargo ships in the Red Sea to avoid travelling toward Israel and claimed the attack on a Norwegian commercial tanker. Missiles fired from rebel-held Yemen A report by the AP citing an anonymous United States official said that an American warship in the region shot down a suspected Houthi drone flying in its direction during the incident. The incident which involved a tanker, Ardmore Encounter, marks an escalation by the Houthis who have repeatedly attacked ships close to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza. WATCH | Israel forces deploy 'Sa'ar 6' to counter Houthis as their attacks rise in Red Sea The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker was travelling north toward the Suez Canal in the Red Sea, reported AP citing satellite tracking data, adding that the vessel had left from the Indian city of Mangalore and had an armed security crew aboard it. The guards apparently opened fire at the armed men on speedboats trying to board the vessel, said Ambrey, a British maritime security company. Earlier, on Wednesday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said it had received reports of an incident in the vicinity of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, without giving more details. Ambrey said a Marshall Islands-flagged chemical tanker reported an “exchange of fire” with a speedboat around 102 kilometres off Hodeidah, adding that the boat approached the tanker and initiated the gunfire at a distance of 300 metres. ALSO READ | Anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi-controlled Yemen strikes tanker, causes fire: US military The British private intelligence firm also said that the tanker was hailed by an entity claiming to be the Yemeni Navy – both Yemen’s internationally recognised government and Houthi rebels self-identify as the Yemeni Navy – which asked the vessel to alter course but a “coalition” warship advised the ship to maintain it, reported Reuters. It was not immediately clear which coalition Ambrey was referring to. Shipping company confirms attack Ardmore Shipping Corp, which owns and operates the ship, issued a statement to the AP acknowledging the attack and said that no one was injured and “all crew members are safe and accounted for,” adding that the vessel was also “fully operational with no loss of cargo or damage on board.” “Ardmore is in close contact with the relevant authorities and military assistance is now in the area providing support as required,” said the shipping company. The ship, carrying jet fuel from Shell MRPL Aviation Fuels & Services Ltd and India’s national oil company was reportedly headed to either Rotterdam, Netherlands or Gavle, Sweden. Houthis issue another warning The recent incident came after an anti-ship cruise missile launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen, struck a Norwegian-flagged tanker STRINDA and caused a fire, according to the United States military. ALSO READ | Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Israeli ships in Red Sea The Iran-backed group had issued a warning on Saturday (Dec 9) that they would target all ships heading to Israel, regardless of their nationality, and warned international shipping companies against dealing in Israeli ports. Mohamed Ali al-Houthi, head of Yemen’s Houthi supreme revolutionary committee took to X, on Tuesday (Dec 12) and reiterated the warning and asked ships that pass Yemen to keep radios turned on, and quickly respond to Houthi attempts at communication. Al-Houthi also warned cargo ships against “falsifying their identity” or raising flags different from the country belonging to the cargo ship owner. (With inputs from agencies)

Tanker carrying jet fuel from India hit by missiles from Houthi-controlled Yemen, gunmen on speedboats

The Red Sea has become a dangerous flashpoint. The maritime lifeline is in danger of becoming a death line as Houthis, Based in Yemen, have begun attacks on ships doing commerce with Israel. Such is the situation that the US has reached out to China, to help it protect the vital shipping lane.

Israel forces deploy 'Sa'ar 6' to counter Houthis as their attacks rise in Red Sea

The Red Sea has become a dangerous flashpoint. The maritime lifeline is in danger of becoming a death line as Houthis, Based in Yemen, have begun attacks on ships doing commerce with Israel. Such is the situation that the U.S. has reached out to China, to help it protect the vital shipping lane.

Houthi missile strikes Norwegian tanker, causes a large fire onboard ship 'Strinda' | WION

Yemen's Houthi Rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a Norwegian commercial tanker off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea. The missile attack caused a large fire on board.

Houthis missile strikes Norwegian tanker that was allegedly delivering crude oil to Israel

India: Kerala nurse on death row for killing a local, Court allows her mother to travel to Yemen

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (Dec 12) permitted the mother of Nimisha Priya, a Malayali nurse who has been sentenced to death in Yemen, to travel to the war-ravaged nation at her own risk to secure her daughter's release using 'blood money'.

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (Dec 12) permitted the mother of Nimisha Priya, a Malayali nurse who has been sentenced to death in Yemen, to travel to the war-ravaged nation at her own risk to secure her daughter's release using 'blood money'. Justice Subramonium Prasad presiding over the case requested the central government to relax its travel advisory under which no Indian is allowed to travel to Yemen. Samuel Jerome, an Indian working as the CEO of an airline in the Yemeni capital city of Sana'a is expected to travel with Priya's mother Prema Kumari. He will help her negotiate with the concerned authorities, without any liability to the Indian government. “The court is inclined to direct the Union of India to relax the notification for the petitioner, on the petitioner filing an affidavit to the effect that she will travel to Yemen with one Samuel for negotiating for the release of her daughter at her own personal risk and responsibility, without the liability of the Union of India or the concerned State Government,” the court ordered. Sana'a is controlled by the Houthi rebels who have been locked in a civil war with the official government, based in exile in Saudi Arabia. New Delhi does not recognise the Houthis and as a result, the two countries do not have any diplomatic relations. Last week, during a hearing, the counsel representing the Union government said sending the mother may lead to a dangerous situation where even her safety is compromised. “Today they want to go there to negotiate blood money. We don’t want to get it converted into a ransom demand situation. There is no Indian presence there. The Embassy there is closed except one or two clerical local persons who are there just to collect letters and send them to where our Embassy is,” the Indian government counsel said. Watch | Gravitas: India nurse's appeal against death penalty dismissed by Yemen court Nimisha Priya and her current situation The 34-year-old nurse from Kerala is facing a death sentence after she was convicted of murdering Talal Abdo Mahidi in July 2017, when she allegedly injected him with sedatives to get hold of her passport from him. As Yemen follows Sharia law, Priya can secure a pardon from the victim's family by paying 'diyah' or 'blood money'. Islamic countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan and UAE also have 'diyah' as part of their modern-day legal system. Also read | Mother of Indian nurse on death row in Yemen seeks to pay 'blood money'; Delhi HC turns to centre Nimisha was barely 19 when she left for Yemen to work as a nurse in a government-run hospital. She returned to India in 2011 and married Tomy Thomas with whom she has a daughter. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi HC permits mother of Indian nurse on death row to travel to Yemen at own risk

An anti-ship cruise missile launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen struck a commercial tanker vessel and caused a fire, said the United States Central Command (CENTCOM). This comes days after the Iran-backed Houthi rebels threatened to target any ships near Israel, which is engaged in a war with Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza.

The US military reported that there was damage but no casualties due to the incident which took place&nbsp;on Monday (Dec 11).

<h2>What happened?</h2>

The attack on what is reported to be a Norwegian-flagged tanker STRINDA took place around 111 kilometres north of the Bab al-Mandab Strait connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden around 2100 GMT, a US official told Reuters.&nbsp;

A second US official told the news agency that the ship was able to move under its own power in the hours after the attack. “The STRINDA reported damage causing a fire on-board, but no casualties at this time,” said the CENTCOM, which oversees American forces in the Middle East.

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“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,” it said in a statement.&nbsp;

The STRINDA is a Norway-flagged chemical tanker and is owned by Mowinckel Chemical Tankers, according to Reuters. The report citing data from ship tracking firm Kpler said that the STRINDA had loaded vegetable oil and biofuels in Malaysia and was headed for Venice, Italy.&nbsp;

<h2>UK flags unusual activity near Yemen</h2>

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said that it received reports of an entity declaring itself to be the Yemeni navy ordering a vessel to alter course to an unspecified Yemeni port, on Tuesday (Dec 12).&nbsp;

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Notably, ships of both Yemen’s internationally recognised government and Houthi rebels self-identify as Yemeni navy. According to monitoring service TankerTrackers.com, the suspected vessel was a “northbound cargo-laden oil tanker”.

<h2>Houthis claim responsibility for attack</h2>

The recent incident involving the Norwegian tanker comes after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, on Saturday (Dec 9) said that they would target all ships heading to Israel, regardless of their nationality, and warned international shipping companies against dealing in Israeli ports.&nbsp;

The threat was issued amid Israel’s ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza and the Houthis which control much of Yemen, says its attacks are a show of support for the Palestinians.&nbsp;

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The&nbsp;Iran-backed group later claimed responsibility for the attack calling it a "qualitative military operation" against a tanker which was carrying oil to Israel.&nbsp;

"The naval forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a qualitative military operation against the Norwegian ship Strinda, which was loaded with oil" bound for Israel, said the&nbsp;military spokesman Yahya Saree, as quoted by news agency AFP.&nbsp;

Since the beginning of December, several commercial vessels have come under attack in international waters prompting the US Navy destroyers stationed in the region to intervene.&nbsp;

On Sunday (Dec 3), the US military said that the Carney, an American destroyer, responded to distress calls and provided assistance after missile and drone attacks on three separate commercial vessels operating in international waters in the southern Red Sea.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp; 
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An anti-ship cruise missile launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen struck a commercial tanker vessel and caused a fire, said the United States Central Command (CENTCOM).

An anti-ship cruise missile launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen struck a commercial tanker vessel and caused a fire, said the United States Central Command (CENTCOM). This comes days after the Iran-backed Houthi rebels threatened to target any ships near Israel, which is engaged in a war with Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza. The US military reported that there was damage but no casualties due to the incident which took place on Monday (Dec 11). What happened? The attack on what is reported to be a Norwegian-flagged tanker STRINDA took place around 111 kilometres north of the Bab al-Mandab Strait connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden around 2100 GMT, a US official told Reuters. A second US official told the news agency that the ship was able to move under its own power in the hours after the attack. “The STRINDA reported damage causing a fire on-board, but no casualties at this time,” said the CENTCOM, which oversees American forces in the Middle East. ALSO READ | US shoots down drones, assists multiple commercial vessels attacked in Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthis “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,” it said in a statement. The STRINDA is a Norway-flagged chemical tanker and is owned by Mowinckel Chemical Tankers, according to Reuters. The report citing data from ship tracking firm Kpler said that the STRINDA had loaded vegetable oil and biofuels in Malaysia and was headed for Venice, Italy. UK flags unusual activity near Yemen The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said that it received reports of an entity declaring itself to be the Yemeni navy ordering a vessel to alter course to an unspecified Yemeni port, on Tuesday (Dec 12). ALSO READ | White House 'concerned' over reports that Israel used white phosphorus in Lebanon Notably, ships of both Yemen’s internationally recognised government and Houthi rebels self-identify as Yemeni navy. According to monitoring service TankerTrackers.com, the suspected vessel was a “northbound cargo-laden oil tanker”. Houthis claim responsibility for attack The recent incident involving the Norwegian tanker comes after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, on Saturday (Dec 9) said that they would target all ships heading to Israel, regardless of their nationality, and warned international shipping companies against dealing in Israeli ports. The threat was issued amid Israel’s ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza and the Houthis which control much of Yemen, says its attacks are a show of support for the Palestinians. ALSO READ | Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Israeli ships in Red Sea The Iran-backed group later claimed responsibility for the attack calling it a "qualitative military operation" against a tanker which was carrying oil to Israel. "The naval forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a qualitative military operation against the Norwegian ship Strinda, which was loaded with oil" bound for Israel, said the military spokesman Yahya Saree, as quoted by news agency AFP. Since the beginning of December, several commercial vessels have come under attack in international waters prompting the US Navy destroyers stationed in the region to intervene. On Sunday (Dec 3), the US military said that the Carney, an American destroyer, responded to distress calls and provided assistance after missile and drone attacks on three separate commercial vessels operating in international waters in the southern Red Sea. (With inputs from agencies)

Anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi-controlled Yemen strikes tanker, causes fire: US military

National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi indicated on Saturday night that once Hamas is defeated in Gaza, Israel may have to go to war against Hezbollah across the northern border in Lebanon. On the other hand, Yemen's Houthis vow to target all Israel-bound ships in the Red Sea. To understand this better watch this interview with War Correspondent and Analyst, Elijah J Magnier.

Iran leads the regional axis of resistance against Israel

National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi indicated on Saturday night that once Hamas is defeated in Gaza, Israel may have to go to war against Hezbollah across the northern border in Lebanon. While on the other hand, Yemen's Houthis vow to target all Israel-bound ships in Red Sea.

Yemen's Houthis vow to target all Israel-bound ships in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthis group reportedly has now become a bit of a serious problem for the commercial sea route of the Red Sea as it continues to target commercial ships in the strategic waters. But the Israeli Defense Forces claimed that the Houthis and a continuously firing ballistic missiles and drones towards Israel.

Yemen's Houthis claim attacks on two Israeli ships in Red Sea

In Yemen a 34-year-old Indian woman is on death row after the country's top judicial body convicted her of murdering a local man. Nimisha Priya is lodged in the war torn country's Central Jail while in India her family members are making all our efforts to get her freed.

Kerala nurse on death row for killing a local man in Yemen

The Delhi High Court has sought the central government's stand on whether the mother of Nimisha Priya, a Malayali nurse who has been sentenced to death in Yemen, can travel to the war-ravaged country to secure her daughter's freedom by paying blood money or 'diyah'.

The Delhi High Court has sought the central government's stand on whether the mother of Nimisha Priya, a Malayali nurse who has been sentenced to death in Yemen, can travel to the war-ravaged country to secure her daughter's freedom by paying blood money or 'diyah'. Justice Subramonium Prasad presiding over the case granted time till December 11 to the government to come up with a response. Meanwhile, the counsel appearing for Priya's mother Prema Kumari has been asked to file an affidavit carrying proper details about the persons who will be willing to accompany her to Yemen to negotiate the deal. The 34-year-old nurse from Kerala is facing a death sentence after she was convicted of murdering Talal Abdo Mahidi in July 2017, when she allegedly injected him with sedatives to get hold of her passport from him. As Yemen follows Sharia law, Priya can secure a pardon from the victim's family by paying diyah. Islamic countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan and UAE also have 'diyah' as part of their modern-day legal system. Watch | Gravitas: India nurse's appeal against death penalty dismissed by Yemen court × No India-Yemen diplomatic ties The Indian government, however, doesn't seem too interested in the demand put forth by Priya's mother. The counsel said India does not have any diplomatic ties with Yemen and sending the mother may lead to a dangerous situation where even her safety is compromised. “Today they want to go there to negotiate blood money. We don’t want to get it converted into a ransom demand situation. There is no Indian presence there. The Embassy there is closed except one or two clerical local persons who are there just to collect letters and send them to where our Embassy is,” the Indian government counsel was quoted as saying by LiveLaw. Yemeni capital Sana'a is controlled by the Houthi rebels who have been locked in a civil war with the official government, based in-exile in Saudi Arabia. New Delhi does not recognise the Houthis so a trip for any Indian citizen looks highly unlikely. However, that hasn't deterred Priya's mother who says she will do everything in her ability to get her daughter free. "I will go to Yemen and seek their forgiveness. I will apologise to them, I'll tell them, take my life but please spare my daughter. Nimisha has a young daughter who needs her mother," Kumari, who lives in the southern Indian city of Kochi, told BBC. Nimisha was barely 19 when she left for Yemen to work as a nurse in a government-run hospital. She returned to India in 2011 and married Tomy Thomas with whom she has a daughter. (With inputs from agencies)

Mother of Indian nurse on death row in Yemen seeks to pay 'blood money'; Delhi HC turns to centre

A US destroyer and several commercial ships operating in the Red Sea came under drone and ballistic missile attacks and this is according to the US military as it marks the most significant escalation of a weeks long military attack on ships operating in those waters.

Yemen Houthis target three commercial vessels in Red Sea, says attacks were response to Israel war

The Pentagon said it was aware of reports regarding attacks on an American warship and commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday, as Yemen's Houthi group claimed drone and missile attacks on two Israeli vessels in the area.

"We're aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as it becomes available," the Pentagon said.

Yemen's Houthi movement said its navy had attacked two Israeli ships, Unity Explorer and Number Nine, with an armed drone and a naval missile.

A spokesperson for the group's military said the two ships were targeted after they rejected warnings, without elaborating.

In a broadcast statement the spokesperson said the attacks were in response to the demands of the Yemeni people and calls from Islamic nations to stand with the Palestinian people.

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An Israeli military spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The reported incident follows a series of attacks in Middle Eastern waters since the war broke out between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Oct. 7.

An Israeli-linked cargo ship was seized last month by the Houthis, allies of Iran. The group, which controls most of Yemen's Red Sea coast, had previously fired ballistic missiles and armed drones at Israel and vowed to target more Israeli vessels.

ABC News, citing a US&nbsp;official, reported the USS Carney had been involved in multiple engagements involving Houthi attacks on commercial vessels.

"In at least two circumstances, the Carney successfully shot down (drones) headed in its direction," the official told ABC.

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British maritime security company Ambrey said earlier that a bulk carrier and a container ship had been hit by at least two drones while sailing in the Red Sea.

Ambrey said the container ship had reportedly suffered damage from a drone attack about 63 miles northwest of the northern Yemeni port of Hodeidah.

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Britain's Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) said it had received reports of a drone attack in the Red Sea's Bab al-Mandab strait.

Last week, a US&nbsp;Navy warship responded to a distress call from an Israeli-managed commercial tanker in the Gulf of Aden after it had been seized by armed individuals.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Pentagon said it was aware of reports regarding attacks on an American warship and commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday, as Yemen's Houthi group claimed drone and missile attacks on two Israeli vessels in the area.

The Pentagon said it was aware of reports regarding attacks on an American warship and commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday, as Yemen's Houthi group claimed drone and missile attacks on two Israeli vessels in the area. "We're aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as it becomes available," the Pentagon said. Yemen's Houthi movement said its navy had attacked two Israeli ships, Unity Explorer and Number Nine, with an armed drone and a naval missile. A spokesperson for the group's military said the two ships were targeted after they rejected warnings, without elaborating. In a broadcast statement the spokesperson said the attacks were in response to the demands of the Yemeni people and calls from Islamic nations to stand with the Palestinian people. Also Read | The Capitals: Athens renews campaign to get back stolen pieces of Greek history An Israeli military spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The reported incident follows a series of attacks in Middle Eastern waters since the war broke out between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Oct. 7. An Israeli-linked cargo ship was seized last month by the Houthis, allies of Iran. The group, which controls most of Yemen's Red Sea coast, had previously fired ballistic missiles and armed drones at Israel and vowed to target more Israeli vessels. ABC News, citing a US official, reported the USS Carney had been involved in multiple engagements involving Houthi attacks on commercial vessels. "In at least two circumstances, the Carney successfully shot down (drones) headed in its direction," the official told ABC. Also Read | New York stabbing attack: Four killed in Queens neighbourhood as police shoots suspect dead British maritime security company Ambrey said earlier that a bulk carrier and a container ship had been hit by at least two drones while sailing in the Red Sea. Ambrey said the container ship had reportedly suffered damage from a drone attack about 63 miles northwest of the northern Yemeni port of Hodeidah. Watch | Cyclone Michaung: Rains lash parts of Southern India as cyclone approaches × Britain's Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) said it had received reports of a drone attack in the Red Sea's Bab al-Mandab strait. Last week, a US Navy warship responded to a distress call from an Israeli-managed commercial tanker in the Gulf of Aden after it had been seized by armed individuals. (With inputs from agencies)

Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Israeli ships in Red Sea

Yemen Houthis claim attack on 2 Israeli ships in Red Sea, ships hit by missiles & drones | World DNA

US Navy destroyer shoots down three drones in Red Sea that hit commercial ships by missiles & drones

An American destroyer shot down multiple drones on Sunday (Dec 3) while assisting commercial ships in the Red Sea that were targeted by&nbsp;Yemen, said the United States Central Command (CENTCOM). The Pentagon had previously said that they were aware of reports regarding attacks on an American warship and commercial vessels in the area.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels had claimed drone and missile attacks on two Israeli vessels in the area.&nbsp;

In recent weeks, the Iran-backed group in Yemen has launched several drones and missiles towards Israel, particularly since the beginning of the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas and even seized what they called an Israel-linked cargo vessel.&nbsp;

<h2>US destroyer downs drones</h2>

The US military said that the Carney, an American destroyer, responded to distress calls and provided assistance following missile and drone launches from Houthi-controlled territory.&nbsp;

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“Today, there were four attacks against three separate commercial vessels operating in international waters in the southern Red Sea,” said the CENTCOM.&nbsp;

“The Arleigh-Burke Class destroyer USS Carney responded to the distress calls from the ships and provided assistance” and shot down three drones that were heading for the warship, the statement added.&nbsp;

Carney detected a missile from the Houthi-controlled area of Yemen which landed near the Bahamas-flagged M/V Unity Explorer. The cargo ship later reported minor damage from another missile from a rebel-held area, reported AFP.&nbsp;

A Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier, M/V Number 9, also reported some damage to the vessel but didn't report any casualties after a missile attack from Yemen. M/V Sophie II, which also has Panama’s flag, said it was struck as well but reported no significant harm.

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The US military has called these attacks a “direct threat to international commerce and maritime security.”

<h2>Houthis claim responsibility for attacks in Red Sea, US blames Iran</h2>

The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attacks on Unity Explorer and Number 9 – both reportedly linked to United Kingdom-based companies – earlier on Sunday, saying that it attacked two Israeli ships with an armed drone and a naval missile.&nbsp;

A spokesperson for the Iran-backed group also said that the ships were targeted after they rejected warnings, but did not give any other details about the incident.&nbsp;

In a statement on social media, the group said, the attacks on the country’s vessels would continue “until the Israeli aggression against our steadfast brothers in the Gaza Strip stops”.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the US has blamed Iran for enabling these attacks by the Houthis in Yemen and that it will take appropriate measures in coordination with its allies.&nbsp;

“We also have every reason to believe that these attacks, while launched by the Huthis in Yemen, are fully enabled by Iran. The United States will consider all appropriate responses in full coordination with its international allies and partners,” said the Pentagon.&nbsp;

On Sunday (Nov 26), the US military captured five attackers who seized an Israel-linked cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

An American destroyer shot down multiple drones on Sunday (Dec 3) while assisting commercial ships in the Red Sea that were targeted by Yemen, said the United States Central Command (CENTCOM).

An American destroyer shot down multiple drones on Sunday (Dec 3) while assisting commercial ships in the Red Sea that were targeted by Yemen, said the United States Central Command (CENTCOM). The Pentagon had previously said that they were aware of reports regarding attacks on an American warship and commercial vessels in the area. Meanwhile, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels had claimed drone and missile attacks on two Israeli vessels in the area. In recent weeks, the Iran-backed group in Yemen has launched several drones and missiles towards Israel, particularly since the beginning of the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas and even seized what they called an Israel-linked cargo vessel. US destroyer downs drones The US military said that the Carney, an American destroyer, responded to distress calls and provided assistance following missile and drone launches from Houthi-controlled territory. ALSO READ | Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Israeli ships in Red Sea “Today, there were four attacks against three separate commercial vessels operating in international waters in the southern Red Sea,” said the CENTCOM. “The Arleigh-Burke Class destroyer USS Carney responded to the distress calls from the ships and provided assistance” and shot down three drones that were heading for the warship, the statement added. Carney detected a missile from the Houthi-controlled area of Yemen which landed near the Bahamas-flagged M/V Unity Explorer. The cargo ship later reported minor damage from another missile from a rebel-held area, reported AFP. A Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier, M/V Number 9, also reported some damage to the vessel but didn't report any casualties after a missile attack from Yemen. M/V Sophie II, which also has Panama’s flag, said it was struck as well but reported no significant harm. ALSO READ | Ex-US ambassador to Bolivia arrested, accused of serving as an agent of Cuba: Report The US military has called these attacks a “direct threat to international commerce and maritime security.” Houthis claim responsibility for attacks in Red Sea, US blames Iran The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attacks on Unity Explorer and Number 9 – both reportedly linked to United Kingdom-based companies – earlier on Sunday, saying that it attacked two Israeli ships with an armed drone and a naval missile. A spokesperson for the Iran-backed group also said that the ships were targeted after they rejected warnings, but did not give any other details about the incident. In a statement on social media, the group said, the attacks on the country’s vessels would continue “until the Israeli aggression against our steadfast brothers in the Gaza Strip stops”. ALSO READ | New York stabbing: Four killed in Queens neighbourhood as police shoot suspect dead Meanwhile, the US has blamed Iran for enabling these attacks by the Houthis in Yemen and that it will take appropriate measures in coordination with its allies. “We also have every reason to believe that these attacks, while launched by the Huthis in Yemen, are fully enabled by Iran. The United States will consider all appropriate responses in full coordination with its international allies and partners,” said the Pentagon. On Sunday (Nov 26), the US military captured five attackers who seized an Israel-linked cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden. (With inputs from agencies)

US shoots down drones, assists multiple commercial vessels attacked in Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthis

A United States Navy warship in the Red Sea shot down an Iran-produced drone launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, said the US Central Command on Wednesday (Nov 29), in the latest string of attacks by the Houthi rebels. The US forces in the Middle East have been on high alert since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war to ensure that the conflict doesn’t spread.&nbsp;

<h2>US warship destroys drone</h2>

The Iranian-made KAS-04 drone which was launched from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen was heading towards the warship and was downed by USS Carney, a Navy destroyer, said the US Central Command, which is a part of the Department of Defense, on X.&nbsp;

“Although its intentions are not known, the UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) was heading toward the warship,” said the US officials, adding that at the time the Carney was escorting two ships, one of which was carrying military equipment to the region.

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The ship was operating in the southern Red Sea and was moving towards the strait as it escorted the&nbsp;USNS Supply, a military sealift command fast combat supply ship, as well as another US-flagged crewed ship carrying military equipment to the region.

No injuries to the US personnel or damage was reported to the US ships after the incident, the statement added.&nbsp;

This comes a day after an Iranian drone flew within 1,370 metres of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier while it was conducting flight operations in international waters. US officials also said that the drone ignored multiple warnings but eventually turned away.&nbsp;

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“This unsafe, unprofessional, and irresponsible behaviour by Iran risks U.S. and partner nation lives and needs to cease immediately,” said Navy Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Naval Forces Central Command.&nbsp;

<h2>US ramps up forces in the Middle East</h2>

The US has sent a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-forces-attack-iraqi-air-base-kill-iran-backed-forces-661302">significant amount</a> of naval power to the Middle East in the past month, particularly since the beginning of the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, including two aircraft carriers, their support ships and thousands of American troops since October.

(With inputs from agencies)

A United States Navy warship in the Red Sea shot down an Iran-produced drone launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, said the US Central Command on Wednesday (Nov 29), in the latest string of attacks by the Houthi rebels.

A United States Navy warship in the Red Sea shot down an Iran-produced drone launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, said the US Central Command on Wednesday (Nov 29), in the latest string of attacks by the Houthi rebels. The US forces in the Middle East have been on high alert since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war to ensure that the conflict doesn’t spread. US warship destroys drone The Iranian-made KAS-04 drone which was launched from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen was heading towards the warship and was downed by USS Carney, a Navy destroyer, said the US Central Command, which is a part of the Department of Defense, on X. “Although its intentions are not known, the UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) was heading toward the warship,” said the US officials, adding that at the time the Carney was escorting two ships, one of which was carrying military equipment to the region. ALSO READ | US forces in Iraq, Syria attacked 13 times in a week, two dozen military personnel injured The ship was operating in the southern Red Sea and was moving towards the strait as it escorted the USNS Supply, a military sealift command fast combat supply ship, as well as another US-flagged crewed ship carrying military equipment to the region. No injuries to the US personnel or damage was reported to the US ships after the incident, the statement added. This comes a day after an Iranian drone flew within 1,370 metres of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier while it was conducting flight operations in international waters. US officials also said that the drone ignored multiple warnings but eventually turned away. ALSO READ | Explained | Will attacks on US military assets in West Asia turn Israel-Hamas conflict into regional war? “This unsafe, unprofessional, and irresponsible behaviour by Iran risks U.S. and partner nation lives and needs to cease immediately,” said Navy Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Naval Forces Central Command. US ramps up forces in the Middle East The US has sent a significant amount of naval power to the Middle East in the past month, particularly since the beginning of the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, including two aircraft carriers, their support ships and thousands of American troops since October. (With inputs from agencies)

US Navy warship shoots down Iranian-made drone launched by Houthis from Yemen

In a third such incident against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, attackers captured a tanker, associated with Israel, off the Yemeni coast on Sunday (Nov 26). The Liberian-flagged Central Park, managed by Zodiac Maritime, was seized&nbsp;in the Gulf of Aden. No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the incident.&nbsp;

Zodiac Maritime referred to the incident as a "suspected piracy incident," and said that the safety of the multinational crew on board, comprising 22 individuals, including from Russia, Vietnam, Bulgaria, India, Georgia, and the Philippines was priority.

The Turkish-captained vessel is&nbsp;carrying a full cargo of phosphoric acid. London-based Zodiac Maritime is part of the Zodiac Group owned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer.

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The exact perpetrators remain unclear and Aden, where the attack occurred, is said to be controlled by forces allied with Yemen's internationally sed government and a Saudi-led coalition.

A US defense official reportedly said that an "unknown number of unidentified armed individuals" carried out the seizure. Private intelligence firm Ambrey reportedly said it is believed that “US naval forces are engaged in the situation and have asked vessels to stay clear of the area.”

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In 2021, a drone attack attributed to Iran resulted in casualties aboard Zodiac's oil tanker Mercer Street off the coast of Oman.

<h2>Earlier attacks amid Israel-Hamas war&nbsp;</h2>

The recent attack on Central Park comes after another assault on the container ship CMA CGM Symi, owned by a different Israeli billionaire, on Friday (Nov 24) in the Indian Ocean. The Symi was reportedly attacked by a suspected Iranian drone.

Both vessels had reportedly deactivated their Automatic Identification System (AIS) trackers, a safety measure indicating a potential threat.&nbsp;Vessels are typically required to maintain active AIS for safety purposes, however, crews may choose to deactivate it if there are indications of a potential targeting situation.

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The Houthis on November 19 also seized a cargo ship in the Red Sea off Yemen, adding to the maritime tensions.&nbsp;There has been a growing targeting of global shipping during the Israel-Hamas war and amid concerns of a broader regional escalation.

(With inputs from agencies)

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In a third such incident against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, attackers captured a tanker, associated with Israel, off the Yemeni coast on Sunday (Nov 26).

In a third such incident against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, attackers captured a tanker, associated with Israel, off the Yemeni coast on Sunday (Nov 26). The Liberian-flagged Central Park, managed by Zodiac Maritime, was seized in the Gulf of Aden. No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the incident. Zodiac Maritime referred to the incident as a "suspected piracy incident," and said that the safety of the multinational crew on board, comprising 22 individuals, including from Russia, Vietnam, Bulgaria, India, Georgia, and the Philippines was priority. The Turkish-captained vessel is carrying a full cargo of phosphoric acid. London-based Zodiac Maritime is part of the Zodiac Group owned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer. Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: Hamas says northern brigade commander, 4 other leaders killed The exact perpetrators remain unclear and Aden, where the attack occurred, is said to be controlled by forces allied with Yemen's internationally sed government and a Saudi-led coalition. A US defense official reportedly said that an "unknown number of unidentified armed individuals" carried out the seizure. Private intelligence firm Ambrey reportedly said it is believed that “US naval forces are engaged in the situation and have asked vessels to stay clear of the area.” Also Read | Greece: Cargo ship sinks off Lesbos island, major search underway for 13 crew In 2021, a drone attack attributed to Iran resulted in casualties aboard Zodiac's oil tanker Mercer Street off the coast of Oman. Earlier attacks amid Israel-Hamas war The recent attack on Central Park comes after another assault on the container ship CMA CGM Symi, owned by a different Israeli billionaire, on Friday (Nov 24) in the Indian Ocean. The Symi was reportedly attacked by a suspected Iranian drone. Both vessels had reportedly deactivated their Automatic Identification System (AIS) trackers, a safety measure indicating a potential threat. Vessels are typically required to maintain active AIS for safety purposes, however, crews may choose to deactivate it if there are indications of a potential targeting situation. Watch | First batch of humanitarian aid supplies since temporary truce reaches Gaza × The Houthis on November 19 also seized a cargo ship in the Red Sea off Yemen, adding to the maritime tensions. There has been a growing targeting of global shipping during the Israel-Hamas war and amid concerns of a broader regional escalation. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Tanker linked to Israel seized off Yemeni coast in 3rd such attack amid Hamas war

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