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Turkey condemns Houthi attack on cargo ship in the Red Sea

The Panama-flagged dry cargo ship Anadolu S, owned by a Turkish company, was targeted by the Houthis who confirmed they fired missiles at it.

Turkey condemns Houthi attack on cargo ship in the Red Sea

Suspected Houthi missile attacks target ship in Red Sea

Suspected attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels target Panama-flagged bulk carrier navigating the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. No injuries or damage reported.

Suspected Houthi missile attacks target ship in Red Sea

Houthis declare:

'We will maintain the blockade on Israel'

Yemen's Houthi rebels announce that they are intensifying actions in support of Hamas and Hezbollah and will uphold a maritime blockade on Israeli vessels.

'We will maintain the blockade on Israel'

No siren sounded

Two UAVs intercepted in the Red Sea area

Residents of Eilat report hearing explosions in the area, without sirens. IDF confirms that two UAVs were intercepted before they crossed into Israeli territory.

Two UAVs intercepted in the Red Sea area

Houthis claim to have targeted three ships

Yemen's Houthi rebels announce three separate operations targeting ships in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea.

Houthis claim to have targeted three ships

In first:

Iran and Saudi Arabia preparing for joint military exercises

Commander of Iran's navy says Iran and Saudi Arabia are preparing for joint military exercises in the Red Sea. The report has not yet been confirmed by Saudi Arabia.

Iran and Saudi Arabia preparing for joint military exercises

Oil spill prevented

Tanker struck by Houthis successfully towed to secure area

Salvagers successfully tow the Greek-flagged Sounion that had been ablaze following attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Tanker struck by Houthis successfully towed to secure area

Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis moving at a slow pace

Greek military source says the towing of the Sounion tanker, that was struck by Yemen's Houthi rebels last month, is progressing slowly.

Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis moving at a slow pace

Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis begins

Greek defense ministry source says an operation to tow the Sounion tanker, which was struck by Yemen's Houthi rebels in August, is ongoing.

Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis begins

Greece to tow oil tanker that was attacked by Houthis

Greece's coastguard will soon begin towing the Sounion oil tanker that was abandoned near Yemen after it was struck by Houthi rebels.

Greece to tow oil tanker that was attacked by Houthis

'Not safe to proceed'

Efforts to tow away tanker struck by Houthis abandoned

EU naval mission says salvagers abandoned an initial effort to tow away the Sounion oil tanker, which was targeted by the Houthis in the Red Sea.

Efforts to tow away tanker struck by Houthis abandoned

Houthis attack two tankers in the Red Sea

US army says the Houthis attacked the Saudi-flagged Amjad and the Panama-flagged Blue Lagoon I off the coast of Yemen. Houthis confirm attack on Blue Lagoon I but do not mention the Amjad.

Houthis attack two tankers in the Red Sea

Houthis publish new footage of attack on Greek oil tanker

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen published extensive footage of them highjacking and setting alight the Greek-flagged Sounion oil tanker in the Red Sea, which has been burning for over a week.

Houthis publish new footage of attack on Greek oil tanker

Houthis to allow vessels to reach oil tanker they attacked

Yemen's Houthi rebels agree to allow tugboats and rescue ships to reach the damaged Sounion crude oil tanker in the Red Sea that the rebels attacked last week.

Houthis to allow vessels to reach oil tanker they attacked

Pentagon:

Tanker attacked by Houthis may be leaking oil

Pentagon says the Sounion oil tanker, which was attacked in the Red Sea last week, is still on fire and the Houthis threatened to attack two tugs had sent to salvage the vessel.

Tanker attacked by Houthis may be leaking oil

Days after Houthi attack:

Greek-flagged crude oil tanker still on fire in the Red Sea

EU Red Sea naval mission says the Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion has been on fire in the Red Sea since August 23 after an attack by the Houthis.

Greek-flagged crude oil tanker still on fire in the Red Sea

Houthis publish footage of oil tanker they attacked

Yemen’s Houthi rebels release footage showing Greek-flagged Sounion oil tanker burning in the Red Sea after being attacked by the Houthis earlier in the week.

Houthis publish footage of oil tanker they attacked

Oil tanker's crew rescued after Houthi attack in the Red Sea

Crew of the Greek-flagged Sounion rescued after an attack in the Red Sea off Yemen but the ship now poses an "environmental hazard".

Oil tanker's crew rescued after Houthi attack in the Red Sea

Report: Tanker attacked off the coast of Yemen

Greek-flagged vessel no longer under control following attack off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea; no casualties reported.

Report: Tanker attacked off the coast of Yemen

First time in two weeks:

Houthi missile hits container ship in Gulf of Aden

The attack marks the Houthis’ first attack on a ship since Israel struck the Port of Hudaydah in retaliation for the rebels’ UAV attack on Tel Aviv.

Houthi missile hits container ship in Gulf of Aden

US Army destroys four Houthi vessels in the Red Sea

US Army continuing to target Houthi vessels in the Red Sea, amid the rebels' provocations.

US Army destroys four Houthi vessels in the Red Sea

Houthis release footage of attack on oil tanker

Houthi rebels release footage showing them striking the Chios Lion oil tanker in the Red Sea.

Houthis release footage of attack on oil tanker

US army:

Houthis targeted several vessels, including Israeli-owned one

CENTCOM says Houthi rebels launched attacks on several vessels in the Red Sea, including the Panama-flagged, Israel-owned MT Bentley I.

Houthis targeted several vessels, including Israeli-owned one

US report finds:

Houthis used Iranian-made missile in December attack

US military says Yemen’s Houthi rebels likely fired an Iranian-made anti-ship cruise missile at a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea. Iran denies it is arming the Houthis.

Houthis used Iranian-made missile in December attack

Did not cross into Israel

IDF intercepts UAVs in the south and in the north

IDF Aerial Defense Array intercepts suspicious aerial target in Lebanese territory. Earlier, a suspicious aerial target was intercepted in the Red Sea. In both cases, the targets did not cross into Israel.

IDF intercepts UAVs in the south and in the north

Houthis claim to have attacked 'Israeli-linked' ships

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they conducted four military operations targeting four ships which they said were "linked to the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel".

Houthis claim to have attacked 'Israeli-linked' ships

In self-defense:

US army destroys three Houthi USVs in the Red Sea

US Central Command says its forces destroyed three Houthi uncrewed surface vessels which "presented an imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region."

US army destroys three Houthi USVs in the Red Sea

Merchant ship damaged by drone attack in Red Sea

Houthis claim they targeted two ships, one in the Red Sea and the other in the Indian Ocean.

Merchant ship damaged by drone attack in Red Sea

Houthis claim to have attacked US aircraft carrier

Houthi rebels claim they attacked the US aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea. US officials: That is incorrect.

Houthis claim to have attacked US aircraft carrier

'Hinder vital aid':

State Department condemns Houthi attacks on ships

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller condemns latest attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea.

State Department condemns Houthi attacks on ships

Watch:

Houthis sink Greek-owned ship in the Red Sea

Al Jazeera TV publishes footage showing an attack by the Houthi rebels in the Red Sea against the MV Tutor ship about a week ago. The Houthis claim that the ship was attacked because it did not heed calls not to sail to Israeli ports.

Houthis sink Greek-owned ship in the Red Sea

The second time three months:

Houthis sink a ship in the Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi rebels believed to have sunk a ship, the Tutor, in the Red Sea.

Houthis sink a ship in the Red Sea

Houthis claim attacks on vessels off coast of Yemen

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim a missile attack which hit an Antigua- and Barbuda-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden.

Houthis claim attacks on vessels off coast of Yemen

Not just in Red Sea:

Houthi leader vows to target any ship heading to Israel

Leader of Iranian-backed Yemenite rebel group says it will attack any ship heading to Israel that comes within range of its weapons.

Houthi leader vows to target any ship heading to Israel

Israel, have faith, ignore the world - and walk into the water!

We are living our modern Exodus story. We have to be like Nachshon and step into the waters of the Red Sea. Op-ed.

Israel, have faith, ignore the world - and walk into the water!

"Speak to the Children of Israel and let them move on!"

What is God telling them to do? If they jump into the Re(e)d Sea, they will most likely drown. And if they don't?

"Speak to the Children of Israel and let them move on!"

Houthis claim:

'We targeted a US warship'

Yemen's Houthi rebels say they targeted four vessels, including what they described as a US warship, with drones and naval missiles.

'We targeted a US warship'

Watch:

First successful interception by C-Dome defense system

IDF announces: First operational interception by the 'C-Dome' Defense System from a Sa'ar 6-class corvette.

First successful interception by C-Dome defense system

Houthis claim:

'We fired at British, US and Israeli ships'

Houthi forces claim they targeted a British ship and a number of US frigates in the Red Sea, and two Israeli vessels in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.

'We fired at British, US and Israeli ships'

US could reconsider designation of Houthis

US special envoy for Yemen says US would consider revoking its recent designation of Houthis as terrorists if they cease their shipping attacks in and around the Red Sea.

US could reconsider designation of Houthis

Report:

Houthis agreed not to attack Chinese and Russian ships

Bloomberg reports that the Yemen-based Houthis have told China and Russia their ships can sail through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden without being attacked.

Houthis agreed not to attack Chinese and Russian ships

Suspicious aerial target falls near Eilat

IDF says a suspicious aerial target crossed into Israeli territory from the Red Sea and fell into an open area north of the city of Eilat. No damage was caused and no injuries were reported.

Suspicious aerial target falls near Eilat

US army destroys Houthi drone in the Red Sea

CENTCOM also says it destroyed five unmanned surface vessels and one UAV in self-defense, in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.

US army destroys Houthi drone in the Red Sea

Houthis claim:

'We attacked a US ship in the Red Sea'

Houthi rebels claim they the "US ship Pinocchio", vow to escalate their operations.

'We attacked a US ship in the Red Sea'

US army:

'The Houthis killed innocent civilians'

US Central Command posts photo showing the damage caused to a commercial ship which was attacked by the Houthis, resulting in the deaths of three people.

'The Houthis killed innocent civilians'

For the first time:

Houthi attack on ship results in fatalities

Houthis launch ballistic missile at commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden, resulting in at least two fatalities among crew members.

Houthi attack on ship results in fatalities

In Red Sea:

US army shoots down Houthi missiles and drones

US army announces strikes on Houthi targets after the Houthis claimed they targeted two US warship destroyers in the Red Sea.

US army shoots down Houthi missiles and drones

US shoots down five UAVs in Red Sea

UAVs originating from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen determined to present 'imminent threat to merchant vessels' and US, coalition, ships in Red Sea, CENTCOM says.

US shoots down five UAVs in Red Sea

Due to imminent threats

US Army destroys Houthi targets

CENTCOM says it destroyed three unmanned surface vessels, two mobile anti-ship cruise missiles and a one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle in the Red Se area.

US Army destroys Houthi targets

Houthis vow to ramp up attacks in Red Sea

Houthis claim responsibility for attacks on UK-owned cargo ship and a drone assault on an American destroyer, as well as missile attack on Eilat.

Houthis vow to ramp up attacks in Red Sea

EU launches mission to protect ships from Houthis

European Union launches a mission to help protect international shipping in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

EU launches mission to protect ships from Houthis

US cyberattack targeted Iranian ship

Officials say the US recently conducted a cyberattack against an Iranian military ship that was collecting intelligence on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

US cyberattack targeted Iranian ship

US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen

US army says it struck four Houthi unmanned surface vessels and seven mobile anti-ship cruise missiles that were prepared to be launched.

US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen

Circumventing Red Sea attacks:

Yad Sarah airlifts emergency supplies rehab supplies

The first in a series of anticipated deliveries arrives as Yad Sarah replenishes critical inventory to support the recovery of thousands of soldiers and civilians hurt in Israel-Hamas war.

Yad Sarah airlifts emergency supplies rehab supplies

The attacks continue:

Houthis fire six anti-ship ballistic missiles

Houthi leader warns that the group will further escalate if the Israeli attack on Gaza does not stop.

Houthis fire six anti-ship ballistic missiles

British Defense Minister:

'Coalition attacks degrading Houthis capabilities'

The British Defense Minister delivers a report on the coalition attacks against the Houthis to protect shipping in the Red Sea.

'Coalition attacks degrading Houthis capabilities'

US forces down Houthi missile in the Red Sea

The incident occurred hours after the US and Britain announced they had struck 36 targets of the Iranian-affiliated Houthis in Yemen.

US forces down Houthi missile in the Red Sea

Over the Red Sea

Arrow system intercepts missile

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim responsibility for firing the missile towards Israel.

Arrow system intercepts missile

In the Red Sea

US intercepts Houthi anti-ship cruise missile

US destroyer intercepts Houthi anti-ship cruise missile launched toward the Red Sea, says CENTCOM.

US intercepts Houthi anti-ship cruise missile

Egypt's unusual demand from the Houthis

Egyptian government attempts to calm tensions in the Red Sea, Houthis reject proposal.

Egypt's unusual demand from the Houthis