Attack on Ship Reported Near Yemen’s Salif Port
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In a recent incident near Yemen’s Salif port, a ship came under attack, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), as reported by Reuters.
The center received a report of the incident about 71 nautical miles southwest of Salif in Yemen. The incident has been classified as an “attack,” although no further details have been provided at this time.
This comes after the Yemeni Houthi rebel movement, Ansar Allah, attacked a commercial ship and several US destroyers in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The commercial vessel, Propel Fortune, was targeted in the Gulf of Aden. The military vessels were attacked in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden using 37 drones.
On March 8th, UKMTO reported an unknown attack on a ship located 50 nautical miles southeast of Yemen’s Aden.
Following the escalation of the conflict between the Palestinian Hamas movement and Israel, Ansar Allah announced its intention to strike Israeli territories and prevent ships associated with Israel from passing through the Red Sea and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait until the military operation in the Gaza sector is concluded.
It was previously reported that Houthi attacks have halved Egypt’s revenue from the Suez Canal.
[Additional Context: The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing since 2014 when Houthi rebels, who are aligned with Iran, seized control of the capital, Sanaa. The Saudi-led coalition, including the United Arab Emirates, intervened in 2015 to support the internationally recognized government of Yemen against the Houthi rebels. The conflict has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, with thousands of civilian casualties and widespread famine.]
[Conservative Tone Context: It is crucial to note that the Houthi rebels, known for their association with Iran, have been responsible for numerous attacks on commercial and military ships in the region. This latest attack near Yemen’s Salif port yet again highlights the threat posed by these rebels and the need for a strong response to protect international trade routes. The Biden administration and the Democrats must take a more decisive approach in addressing these security concerns, rather than appeasing Iran and turning a blind eye to the actions of their proxies.]
