US military reported that Houthi militants launched two missiles from Yemen towards the ship Star Iris in the Bab al-Mandeb
- the ship was seaworthy despite minor damage, and there were no injuries reported among the crew
More from US military statement:
- Both missiles were launched toward MV Star Iris, a Greek-owned, Marshall Islands-flagged cargo vessel transiting the Red Sea carrying corn from Brazil.
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The ship reports being seaworthy with minor damage and no injuries to the crew.
- Of note, the MV Star Iris’s destination is Bandar Iman Khomeini, Iran.
Houthi terrorists are trying to kill seamen and woman transporting food to the Iranian people.
Bab al-Mandab Strait
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Houthi attacks have been relatively toothless. This time they’ve scored some damage to a ship. The US dollar is adding on a few points on the report. Small ranges only though.