Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:29am on 01 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked the merchant ship Groton in the Gulf of Aden on Saturday, September 1, for the second time in a month. The Houthi spokesman claimed responsibility, stating the attack was in solidarity with Palestinians amidst the Israel-Hamas war. Despite the ballistic missile strike, the Liberia-flagged vessel's crew remained unharmed, and the ship continued to its next port. The attack highlights ongoing disruptions in a key global trade route. Meanwhile, US Central Command reported the destruction of a Houthi drone and vessel threatening US and coalition forces.
