Western naval forces have struck back against the Houthis after the latest attacks on shipping.
In an update, US Central Command said its forces had “successfully destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi vessels in the Red Sea”.
“These vessels presented a clear and imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region.
“This reckless and dangerous behaviour by Iranian-backed Houthis continues to threaten regional stability and security.”
On Tuesday, UK authorities identified a Delta Tankers ship as the target of one of the latest attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement.
The Royal Navy’s UK Maritime Trade Operations also identified a product carrier managed by Anglo-Eastern as the vessel in the vicinity of another explosion in the Red Sea.
The 158,000-dwt suezmax Delta Blue (built 2012) was attacked with grenades, missiles and drones on Thursday.
