Yemen-based Houthi rebels claimed responsibility on Friday for the attacks on two vessels in the southern Red Sea when the crews disregarded warnings by the armed faction. The group has previously stated its intention to stop all ships en route to Israel until its conflict with Hamas is resolved. “The naval forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces, with the help of Allah Almighty, carried out a military operation against two container ships, MSC Alanya and MSC PALATIUM III, which were headed towards the ‘israeli’ entity. They were targeted with two appropriate maritime missiles,” the Yemeni Armed Forces posted on Telegram. Earlier, a report from Axios stated that the United States issued a warning to the militia, urging them to cease their attacks on the vessels and to refrain from launching any attacks against Israel.
US allegedly issues warning to Houthi rebels
The United States supposedly sent messages to Yemen-based Houthi rebels, warning them to stop their attacks on ships in the Red Sea, Axios reported. The Biden administration allegedly also warned the Houthis against attacking Israel, the news outlet said, citing US officials. The warning comes following the ever-increasing escalation of attacks made by Houthi rebels, targeting ships and using drones in the Red Sea. NN: Their is more than one way to get a rally going in oil.