Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:50pm on 25 Apr 2024,Thursday International
HMS Diamond, deployed in the Gulf of Aden, successfully defends a merchant vessel by shooting down a missile launched by Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. The Sea Viper missile system aboard the Royal Navy destroyer neutralized the threat, marking the first interception of its kind by a British warship since the Gulf War in 1991. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps praises the crew for safeguarding innocent lives and protecting maritime interests amidst escalating tensions in the region. HMS Diamond's ongoing deployment forms part of the UK's broader response to Houthi aggression, including targeted strikes and sanctions.
