Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired a missile at the Israeli-owned tanker Scarlet Ray in the Red Sea, days after an Israeli strike killed the group’s prime minister and senior officials, Al Jazeera reported.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations said the missile missed, with the ship’s crew reporting a loud bang and splash nearby. No injuries were reported, and the vessel continued its journey.
The attack follows a string of Houthi strikes on shipping linked to Israel, which they say are in response to the Gaza war. Houthi leader Abdel-Malik al-Houthi condemned Israel’s raid, calling the slain leaders “martyrs of Yemen.”
Tensions remain high as the Houthis also hold UN staff in custody, despite global calls for their release. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned the group will “pay a heavy price” for its actions, according to Al Jazeera.
