Ship attacks
Saudi Arabia considers introducing cheaper insurance to increase shipping in Middle East - report
Saudi Arabia, like many countries in the region, has had its economy severely impacted by the war. The Saudi Finance Ministry is considering offering a cheaper insurance option to revive shipping.
US Navy strikes Iranian-flagged ship trying to break Strait of Hormuz blockade from Gulf of Oman
How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? - explainer
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Crew of Hong Kong flagged ship rescued after explosion sparks fire off Yemeni coast
AP reported that the ship was drifting and on fire about 225 kilometers off the coast of Hodeidah, a port city in Yemen held by the country’s Houthi rebels.
Prepare to be attacked: Houthis warn shipowners in new phase of Red Sea campaign
The Houthis have carried out nearly 100 attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea since November, acting in solidarity with Hamas in Gaza.
Israel says seaports stay open for business despite Lebanon conflict
Ports in Haifa are operating at a standard capacity during tension with Lebanon.
Tanker reports attack off Yemen's Hodeidah, UKMTO says
Iran-aligned Houthi militants have launched a series of attacks on international shipping near Yemen since last November in solidarity with Palestinians.
Two vessels report being attacked off Yemen, UKMTO says
A vessel 97 nautical miles northwest of Hodeidah was attacked by an uncrewed surface vessel that hit its port side causing some damage and light smoke, the UKMTO said.
Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Maersk Sentosa ship in Arabian Sea
"The American ship Maersk Sentosa was targeted in the Arabian Sea by naval forces and missile forces in a joint operation," Yahya Sarea, the Yemeni group's military spokesperson, said in a broadcast.
Vessel identified by Yemen's Houthis as the Tutor 'believed to have sunk' in the Red Sea
The ship was struck by missiles and an explosive-laden remote-controlled boat on June 12 and had been taking on water. One crew member remains missing.
Yemen's Houthis attack: Claim to hit targets, in solidarity with Palestinians
The Houthi group affirmed that the attacks were done as an act of solidarity with the Palestinian people. "Our operations came in support of the Palestinian people and their victory."
Houthis renew attacks in Red Sea after three day hiatus
After a three-day hiatus, the Yemen-based, Iran-backed Houthi terrorist group has commenced attacks on the Red Sea targeting ships.
Iran creating multi-front war with Israel as Houthi's naval attacks escalate - analysis
The Houthis have attacked numerous ships since they chose to support Hamas’ attack on Israel. This is the first time the Houthis killed anyone in their attacks.
