Houthis Launch Drone Strikes On 4 Ships At Israel’s Haifa Port
Yemen’s Houthi rebels and the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia launched a daring joint attack on Israel’s Haifa Port.
Drone strikes targeted two cement tankers and two cargo vessels at Haifa Port, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
The strikes were in response to ships violating the ban on entering ports of occupied Palestine.The strikes were in response to ships violating the ban on entering ports of occupied Palestine.
The Houthis had previously attacked the Shorthorn Express in the Mediterranean Sea, aiming to disrupt shipping operations during the Gaza conflict.
While Israeli officials did not immediately confirm the attack, Israel’s Channel 12 reported an explosion in Haifa, and the military later shot down an approaching drone.
The Houthis launched three anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Gulf of Aden, underscoring the persistent threat to regional security and maritime operations.
The continuous Houthi attacks highlight the volatile security conditions in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, with significant implications for international shipping and regional politics.