Houthis again strike British ship in Red Sea

On August 21, a Greek-flagged tanker, the "SOUNION," came under attack in the Red Sea, leaving the vessel "not under command," according to the British military.

The assault is suspected to be carried out by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The attack involved gunfire from small boats and three projectiles hitting the ship, which lost power but reported no casualties, Caliber.Az reports, citing foreign media.

The tanker, carrying 25 crew members, was en route from Iraq to Greece and was attacked approximately 72 nautical miles west of Hodeida. All crew members are reported to be in good health, though the vessel sustained damage and remains at the site of the attack.

The Houthis have not yet claimed responsibility for the assault. This attack is part of a broader campaign by the Houthis targeting commercial and military vessels, which they claim is in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. The group has previously sunk ships and targeted vessels in the Gulf of Aden.

The US and Britain have responded with military actions against Houthi infrastructure, but attacks on vital shipping lanes continue. The Houthis, backed by Iran, view their actions as a response to regional conflicts, with Iran denying direct involvement.