Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for targeting the Maersk Sentosa, an American-flagged vessel, with missiles in the Arabian Sea. The incident, reported by the rebels' military spokesperson Yahya Sarea in a televised address

The video, titled "Just try it," showcased aerial views and coordinates of major airports and ports in the kingdom, including Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport, alongside key ports like Ras Tanura and Jizan

The maritime agency reported that the vessel survived five missile strikes, and the Houthis also targeted three other ships, including two in the Mediterranean in solidarity with Palestinians amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas

The attack, which underscores rising tensions in the region, marks the second such incident targeting Red Sea shipping in recent weeks. The Tutor, a Liberian-flagged vessel operated by a Greek company, succumbed to a dual-pronged assault by Houthi forces utilizing drone boats

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed the ship sustained a breach, allowing water into the engine room, causing loss of control. Initial reports suggest a smaller vessel rammed the Tutor's rear before an "unknown projectile" struck it from the air

Despite the damage inflicted, the ship continued its voyage with no injuries reported among its crew. The Norderney is managed by Sunship Schiffahrtskontor, which has also not issued a statement

According to reports from a British maritime agency and the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM), the attacks occurred on Monday, with one Greek commercial vessel, the MV Cyclades, among the targets

The attack on the Barbados-flagged vessel, True Confidence, marks the first reported fatalities since the Iran-aligned Yemeni group initiated strikes against shipping in one of the world’s busiest maritime routes

This incident came amid heightened military activity, with the US military confirming the interception of two unmanned aerial vehicles over the southern Red Sea on Sunday

This revelation contradicts initial claims made by Houthi sources on Monday, asserting the sinking of the ship, marking a significant turn in the ongoing series of maritime assaults plaguing the region since November

Houthis, a rebel group controlling much of the country, have purportedly threatened to sabotage crucial undersea communication cables running through the Red Sea

Centcom reported that the strikes targeted a land-attack cruise missile and four anti-ship missiles that were poised for launch against ships in the Red Sea. This move follows joint US-UK strikes on Houthi targets a day earlier