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In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Yemen’s armed forces have targeted another ship in the Red Sea, citing retaliation for Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip. Brigadier General Yahya Saree confirmed the attack on the ship “Chrysalis,” executed using ballistic missiles and drones.
General Saree stated that the operation was a response to the ship’s violation of a ban imposed by Sana’a on vessels heading to Israeli ports. “It was targeted twice, first in the Red Sea and second in Bab al-Mandab, using several appropriate ballistic and naval missiles and drones,” he said. He emphasized that Yemen’s armed forces will continue their operations until the Israeli military actions in Gaza cease and the siege on the Palestinian people is lifted.
The Yemeni Armed Forces have vowed to persist with their strikes, declaring their readiness to engage any party supporting Israel or supplying munitions to the United States and the Israeli regime. This aggressive stance comes as Yemen reiterates its support for Palestine in the face of the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in over 38,350 deaths and 88,033 injuries in Gaza since October 7.
The leader of the Ansarullah Resistance movement, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, has described the confrontation with America as “a great honour and blessing.”
These attacks have disrupted global maritime trade, with major shipping and oil companies suspending transit through the crucial Red Sea route. Tankers are now opting for longer routes around Africa to avoid the conflict zone, significantly impacting international shipping and trade.
As the situation develops, the international community watches closely, anticipating further implications for regional stability and global commerce.