2023-11-27 06:47:00
They launched two missiles at a US ship while it was sailing in an area controlled by Houthi rebels (REUTERS/FILE)
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported this Monday that two missiles were launched at the USS MASON while it was sailing in the Gulf of Aden, in an area controlled by Houthi rebels.
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“At approximately 1:41 a.m. on November 27, Sanaa (Yemen) time, two ballistic missiles were fired from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen toward the location of the USS MASON,” the letter reads, indicating that the missiles They fell in the Gulf of Aden, about ten nautical miles (18.5 kilometers) from the boat.
The ship was responding to a distress call from the Central Park, a ship belonging to an Israeli company that was in the area.
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Likewise, the United States Army announced the capture of the attackers of an oil tanker managed by the Israeli-owned company Zodiac Maritime, which was attacked this Sunday in the Gulf of Aden, off the coast of Yemen, where In recent days there have been attacks of this type by the Houthi militias, which have positioned themselves on the side of Hamas in the war with Israel.
The US captured the attackers of an oil tanker that was attacked by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen (Zodiac Maritime/AP)
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) previously stated that it responded to a distress call from a commercial vessel “that was under attack by an unknown entity.” Upon the arrival of the US Armed Forces, “coalition elements demanded the release of the ship,” after which five armed individuals disembarked and attempted to flee.
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However, the military pursued the attackers, “causing their final surrender,” reads a CENTCOM statement, adding that the crew is safe. “Security of the maritime domain is essential for regional stability. We will continue to work with allies and partners to ensure the security of sea routes,” said Commander General Michael Erik Kurilla.
As reported hours before, the ship – flying the Liberian flag, under the name Central Park – has a crew of 22 people made up of Russian, Vietnamese, Bulgarian, Indian, Georgian and Filipino citizens. “The ship is carrying a full cargo of phosphoric acid,” said Zodiac Maritime, which is part of Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer’s Zodiac group.
General Michael Erik Kurilla, commander of the United States Central Command (REUTERS/FILE)
At this time no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. However, similar assaults have occurred in recent days. In fact, the Houthis had announced attacks on all ships owned or operated by Israeli companies or flying the Israeli flag in the Red Sea in response to the bombings on the Gaza Strip.
The internationally recognized Government of Yemen accused the Houthi rebels this Sunday of “hijacking” the Central Park oil tanker on the coast of the Arab country, where there have been at least two incidents involving ships managed by Israeli businessmen since the war broke out. between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
The internationally recognized Government of Yemen accused the Houthi rebels this Sunday of “hijacking” the Central Park oil tanker
“The Government renews its condemnation of maritime piracy carried out by the Houthi terrorist militias with the support of the Iranian regime,” the Yemeni Foreign Ministry said in a statement carried by the official Saba news agency.
According to the note, the Central Park oil tanker, flying the Liberian flag and managed by the Zodiac Maritime company, was “kidnapped” by the insurgents, whom it accused of “threatening international maritime transport” with this type of actions.
(With information from Europa Press)
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