Houthi strikes: Group sending message ‘we’re nonetheless right here and to not be ignored’, analyst says

The Greek-owned bulk service MT Zografia with 24 crew on board was crusing empty of cargo from Vietnam to Israel when it was hit by a missile off Yemen whereas transiting northbound within the Red Sea, in response to studies.

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi fighters have been attacking ships within the Red Sea since November in what they are saying is an effort to assist Palestinian group Hamas in its battle with Israel in Gaza.

Former British Defence Attaché in Kabul Colonel Simon Diggins offers his evaluation of the scenario and says why he thinks the militant group are concentrating on the ships.

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