Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:27am on 27 Apr 2024,Saturday International
The Royal Navy's HMS Diamond intercepted an Iranian-backed Houthi missile aimed at a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden. Using its Sea Viper missile system, the warship neutralized the threat, preventing potential casualties. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps commended the crew for their bravery, underscoring the UK's dedication to protecting global maritime interests from Houthi attacks. This incident follows previous joint strikes by US and British forces targeting Houthi capabilities in the Red Sea. The Huthis claim their actions support Palestinians in Gaza amidst ongoing conflict with Israel.
