Yemen Houthi Rebels Strike Commercial Tanker with Cruise Missile, Escalating Tensions in International Waters
A commercial tanker ship, the STRINDA, was struck by a land-based cruise missile launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen, causing a fire and damage, according to two U.S. defense officials who spoke with Reuters on Monday. The incident occurred approximately 60 nautical miles north of the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported. The U.S….