Houthi rebels target ship with missiles in Gulf of Aden

abcnews.go.com August 31, 2024, 02:00 AM UTC

Two missiles, suspected to be fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels, targeted a ship in the Gulf of Aden on Friday, landing nearby without causing damage. This incident follows a recent attack on a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea, raising concerns over disruptions to $1 trillion in goods and aid shipments. The Houthis have targeted over 80 vessels since October, with ongoing investigations into the latest attack.


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