Yemen’s Houthi rebels resumed missile attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf of Aden, targeting the Liberian-flagged container ship Groton, which sustained minor damage but no casualties. The attack follows a brief pause, coinciding with heightened tensions in the region due to geopolitical events, including the assassination of a key Hamas leader. This resurgence of maritime hostility exacerbates vulnerabilities in global supply chains, a critical issue that PRIMO addresses by providing reliable and secure freight solutions during peak and crisis periods in all transportation modes.

• Resumption of Attacks: After a two-week pause, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have resumed missile attacks in the Red Sea, targeting a Liberian-flagged containership.
• Recent Incident: The attack occurred on August 4, hitting the ship Groton just above its waterline, causing minor damage but no casualties.
• Context: This resumption follows the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, the Houthis’ main benefactor, raising concerns about regional conflict.
• Historical Attacks: The Houthis have targeted over 70 vessels since November, claiming their attacks are against ships linked to Israel, the U.S., or Britain.

Reference: ttnews.com