Houthi Rebel Attacks in Red Sea Amid Israel-Hamas War Tensions

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Houthi rebels suspected of carrying out third attack in Red Sea amid Israel-Hamas war tensions, disrupting trade flow and sparking intense combat with U.S. Navy. Iran weighs retaliation against Israel for assassination of Hamas official. Rebels claim to target ships linked to Israel, U.S., or U.K., but many attacked vessels have no connection to conflict.

Key Points

  • Houthi rebels suspected of targeting ship in Red Sea in third attack
  • Attacks disrupting trade flow and sparking combat with U.S. Navy
  • Iran considering retaliation against Israel for assassination of Hamas official
  • Rebels claim attacks on ships linked to Israel, U.S., or U.K., but many vessels have no connection to conflict