Projectile sinks Indian-flagged ship off Yemen coast
Summary
An Indian-flagged ship, the MSV Faize Noore Oliya, was hit by a projectile and sank off Yemen's coast. All 14 people onboard, mostly Indian nationals, were rescued safely. The attack happened amid rising tensions and multiple assaults on ships in the Red Sea, a vital shipping route.Key Facts
- The ship named MSV Faize Noore Oliya was struck and sank near Yemen.
- 13 of the 14 crew members were Indian citizens; all were rescued safely.
- India's Shipping Minister condemned the attack and promised to protect seafarers in the area.
- The attacker is unknown, but Yemen’s recognized government blamed Iran-backed Houthi fighters.
- The Red Sea has become a risky route for oil tankers since Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz in February.
- The Houthis declared a blockade on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea ports in July.
- The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported several recent attacks on ships there.
- The US and Iran have had recent talks about reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but tensions remain high.
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