US Navy intercepts missiles in Red Sea while escorting Maersk ships

COPENHAGEN - Maersk said explosions nearby forced two ships operated by its US subsidiary and carrying US military supplies to turn around when they were transiting the Bab al-Mandab Strait northbound accompanied by the US Navy. “While en route, both ships reported seeing explosions close by and the US Navy accompaniment also intercepted multiple projectiles,” Maersk said in a statement,...

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