Houthis Force UK-Registered Cargo Ship Crew to Abandon Vessel, Iran Backed New Ambush in Red Sea

The Bab al-Mandab Strait, a vital maritime route, witnessed an attack on a UK-registered, Lebanese-operated cargo ship by Yemen’s Houthi group. The vessel, travelling from Khor Fakkan, UAE, to Varna, Bulgaria, altered its course briefly during the assault, reaching out to the Djiboutian Navy for assistance before continuing its journey. The Houthi group has been targeting international shipping in the region since mid-November, purportedly in solidarity with Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Security concerns persist for vessels navigating through this area due to ongoing hostilities and threats. #houthis #uk #israel #hamas Subscribe to The Times of India’s YouTube channel: For daily news & updates and exclusive stories, follow the Times of India Facebook: Instagram: Download the app: Follow the TOI WhatsApp channel: Follow TOI for well-researched and in-depth news and analysis Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: