Sanaa: The Ansar Allah group, commonly known as the Houthis, has announced that it targeted an Israeli ship off the Red Sea coast using a ballistic missile. The group declared the operation in a statement, highlighting a significant escalation in regional maritime tensions.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Houthis stated, “The armed forces carried out a military operation targeting the Israeli oil tanker (Scarlet Ray) in the northern Red Sea with a ballistic missile. The operation resulted in a direct hit on the ship.” This development marks a notable incident in the ongoing conflict involving the Houthis and highlights potential implications for international shipping routes and regional security.