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Yemen’s internationally recognized government blames Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, for Sunday’s attack.

A tanker seized by Iran-backed Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen on Sunday was freed in an assault by American forces operating in the Red Sea. The Central Park, managed by Zodiac Maritime, was the second such ship taken by terrorists in the area. When the ship was taken, Zodiac Maritime said “The Turkish-captained […]

Sailors stationed aboard the USS Mason (DDG 87) prepare the ship to get underway, Oct. 13

Sailors stationed aboard the USS Mason (DDG 87) prepare the ship to get underway, Oct. 13

Two ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen then landed near Naval Station Mayport-based USS Mason, which was aiding the tanker in the Gulf of Aden, raising the stakes amid a series of ship attacks linked to the Israel-Hamas war.

Two ballistic missiles, fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen, landed near a U.S. warship providing assistance to a tanker in the Gulf of Aden that was under threat of hijacking by armed gunmen.

Cease-fire talks: Discussions to extend the cease-fire between Hamas and Israel have been continuing, with Israel saying that it is willing to extend the cease-fire by one day for every 10 hostages Hamas releases. Hamas has said that it would like to extend the temporary cease-fire. There are complications in locating and recovering all of […]

Two ballistic missiles were fired toward a warship after the US Navy responded to a distress call from a tanker that had been seized by armed individuals.

It is the fourth and final day of the truce between Israel and Hamas, but there are growing calls for its extension. Meanwhile, UN rights experts called for an investigation into possible war crimes. Follow DW for more.

The incident is the latest incident where Navy ships have encountered drones and missiles that U.S. officials attributed to Iran-backed rebels in Yemen.