There was no immediate confirmation from the Houthis about the alleged hijacking. Only hours earlier, the Iran-backed militia had issued a statement threatening to target Israeli flagged, owned and operated ships.
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U.S. Deploys Missile Systems to Mideast After Iran Threats
The latest deployment is in response to growing threats from Iran and its allies in the region. President Biden has warned Iran to not join the war against Hamas.
U.S. Shoots Down Several Missiles and Drones Launched From Yemen
A flurry of incidents underscored the heightened risks that the conflict between Israel and Hamas could spiral into a wider war.
Tanker in Yemen Is Emptied of Oil, Averting Catastrophic Spill
More than a million barrels of oil on a tanker off the coast of Yemen were transferred to another ship bought by the United Nations. But now a new hurdle looms: Who owns the recovered oil?
As Iran Seizes Tankers, UAE Pulls Back From US-Led Maritime Force
The United Arab Emirates announced it had stopped participating in the security group after Iran seized two tankers in the Persian Gulf recently.
Fleeing Sudan, Some Find Saudi Ships ‘a Golden Opportunity’ to Escape
A Sudanese student waiting to be evacuated by Saudi Arabia counted himself as one of the lucky ones: Born in the kingdom and holding a residency permit, he could board a rescue ship.
Red Sea Coral Reefs Keep Thriving Despite Global Warming
As warming waters devastate coral around the world, the sea’s stunningly colorful reefs have been remarkably resilient. But pollution, mass tourism and overfishing put them at risk.
Iran Seizes, Then Releases Two U.S. Drones, Officials Say
The Navy called a similar incident this week “flagrant” and “unwarranted.”
Poisonous Gas Leak in Jordan Kills at Least 10 People
Public security officials said a gas tanker sprung a leak while being transported, and video showed a tanker being dropped as it was moved and emitting a large cloud of yellow smoke.
War Strands Ukrainian and Russian Tourists Together in Egyptian Resorts
The tension in hotels and on Red Sea beaches is palpable, though there are also moments of compassion.