Israel-Hamas war: Houthis launch two attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea
Yemeni coastguard members loyal to the internationally-recognised government ride in boats in the Red Sea off of the government-held town of Mokha in the western Taiz province, close to the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, on December 12, 2023. (Photo by KHALED ZIAD/AFP via Getty Images)
Iran-backed Houthis launched two separate attacks on commercial vessels sailing in the Red Sea on Monday, Fox News has learned.
According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Houthis hit the Swan Atlantic, which is a chemical and oil tanker motor vessel. The Cayman Islands-flagged ship was targeted with a one-way attack drone and an anti-ship ballistic missile.
CENTCOM reported that the weapons were launched from Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen.
USS Carney responded to assist the Swan Atlantic. A motor vessel named Clara reported an explosion in the water near them at around the same time.
The Swan Atlantic reported impact, but no one onboard was injured. The Clara did not report either damage or injuries.
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