A missile launched from Yemen struck a cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, causing casualties among the crew, according to a US official. The vessel, named M/V True Confidence and registered in Barbados but owned by Liberia, sustained damage. The crew reported two deaths and six injuries and abandoned the ship.The British Embassy confirmed the deaths of two individuals and six crewmembers and attributed it to the Houthis reckless missile attacks on international shipping, resulting in the loss of innocent lives.The British Embassy in Yamen said, At least 2 innocent sailors have died. This was the sad but inevitable consequence of the Houthis recklessly firing missiles at international shipping.At least 2 innocent sailors have died. This was the sad but inevitable consequence of the Houthis recklessly firing missiles at international shipping.They must stop.Our deepest condolences are with the families of those that have died and those that were wounded. https://t.co/m1chfLddHR— BritishEmbassySanaa (@UKinYemen) March 6, 2024Fifth anti-ship ballistic missile attackThis incident marks the fifth anti-ship ballistic missile launched by the Iran-backed Huthis within two days. Two missiles hit merchant vessels, while a third was intercepted by an American destroyer.Huthis aggression in Red SeaThe Huthis began targeting Red Sea shipping in November, claiming to target Israel-affiliated vessels in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. This action prompted military responses from US and UK forces. The conflict escalated further with the Huthis declaring American and British interests as legitimate targets.Tensions have heightened across the Middle East due to anger over Israels military actions in Gaza, leading to increased violence involving Iran-backed groups in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.
