Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:00pm on 06 Mar 2024,Wednesday International
A Houthi missile strike on the Barbados-flagged True Confidence off Yemen's coast resulted in two crew members' deaths, the first fatalities from Houthi attacks on merchant vessels. The ship, abandoned with a fire onboard, was struck in the Gulf of Aden. The Houthis cited support for Palestinians in Gaza and alleged the crew ignored warnings. Six others were injured. US officials condemned the attack, calling for accountability. Amid ongoing Houthi assaults, international maritime coalition vessels aided the ship. The incident intensifies concerns about maritime security, prompting calls for increased response against Houthi aggression.
