Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:07am on 01 Jan 2024,Monday International
In a dramatic incident, US forces thwarted an attack by Iran-backed Houthi militants on the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou in the Red Sea. Three ships were sunk, and 10 militants lost their lives. Helicopters from USS Eisenhower and USS Gravely supported the ship's security team in repelling the assailants. Maersk suspended Red Sea sailings for 48 hours post-attack. The Houthis claimed retaliation for the ship's alleged refusal to heed warnings. Tensions rise as Yemen's Houthis target vessels, aligning with Hamas. The Red Sea, crucial for global trade through the Suez Canal, sees heightened security measures with the US-led Operation Prosperity Guardian.
