Iran-backed Houthi militants on Saturday hit a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker off Yemen's Red Sea coast with an anti-ship missile but the crew was able to restore power and maintain course.
CAIRO - Iran-backed Houthi militants on Saturday hit a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker off Yemen 's Red Sea coast with an anti-ship missile but the crew was able to restore power and maintain course, the US military said.There were no casualties reported by the ship, US Central Command said in a statement posted on the X social media platform.
"This continued malign and reckless behavior by the Iranian-backed Houthis threatens regional stability and endangers the lives of mariners across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden," CENTCOM said.British security firm Ambrey said the attack occurred about 10 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's Red Sea port city of Mokha, and that the missile caused a fire in the steering gear compartment.
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