Yahya Sinwar Celebrates Victory: Houthis' Big Blitz Hits 'Israeli' Ship Seajoy with Precision

Houthis is fury in the Red Sea continues now hode the boat jolted by the rebels is fury. What happened to the cargo ship Sea Joy? The Iranian backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for an attack on a merchant ship in the Red Sea on Thursday. This incident is part of a series of attacks the Houthis have been carrying out since November, targeting dozens of vessels. They have claimed attack in solidarity with the Palestinians during the ongoing Gaza conflict. Reportedly, this attack occurred in the West of Hodeida, a port city in Yemen. According to the United Kingdom Militant Trade Operations, which is run by the Britain's Royal Army, this attack was carried out using a seaborne improvised explosive device. Fortunately, the UK MTO reported that the crew and the vessel were safe and are continuing to their next port of call. Ambre, a maritime risk management group, also provided additional details, stating that the merchant vessel reported being hit by a projectile while en route to the Saudi port of Damam. The ship had also issued a distress call while transiting S along the Red Sea. Yayasari, the military spokesman of the Hutu rebel group, has confirmed the attack. In a statement, he identified the target vessel as the Sea Joy and claimed that it was attacked with an uncrewed surface boat and a number of missile and drones. The Houthis justified the attack by stating that the ships owning company had violated the ban on visiting the port of Occupied Palestine. These attack have significantly disrupted the global shipping too, as the Red Sea route normally carries out 12% of the global trade. In response to the threat, the United States had also announced a maritime security initiative in December to protect the Red Sea shipping from the Houthi attacks. Since January, both the US and Britain have launched repeated strike on Houthi targets in Yemen. Despite this, the situation remains tense with other recent incident reported early in the week. A missile also struck close in proximity to a vessel near the Yemeni port of Aden. The ship, identified as Lila Lisbon, A Saint Kitts and Nevais flag bulk carrier, was not hit and all crew members were reportedly safe too. This ongoing attacks and counter strikes highlight the complex geopolitical situation in the region as of now. The Houthis action are tied to the broader Israel Palestine conflict while also impacting the global trade and maritime security. Subscribe to 1I Channel and never miss an update.