Yemen's Houthis warn they will target all ships headed to Israel

10/12/2023 6:26

        Yemen's Houthi movement said on Saturday they would target all ships heading to Israel, regardless of their nationality, and warned all international shipping companies against dealing with Israeli ports.
        
        The Iran-aligned group is escalating the risks of a regional conflict amid a brutal war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
        
        The Houthis have attacked and seized several Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea and its Bab al-Mandab strait, a sea lane through which much of the world's oil is shipped, and fired ballistic missiles and armed drones at Israel.
        
        Houthi officials say their actions are a show of support for the Palestinians.
        
        Israel said attacks on ships was an "Iranian act of terrorism" with consequences for international maritime security.