On Saturday, Houthi forces confirmed a missile strike on a merchant tanker and an American drone aircraft over the Red Sea, demonstrating the continue.
Galaxy Leader takes Hodeidah and two ships divert course in the Red Sea. The Houthi group broadcast video footage on Monday showing armed men disembarking from a helicopter and seizing control of the cargo ship. The group said it had seized the ship in support of the Gaza Strip, which is under Israeli aggression. Israeli military called the incident "extremely serious globally," while the Israeli prime minister described it as an "Iranian terrorist act""We demand the immediate release of the ship and its crew," says Japan's top government spokesman.