Washington:
 A land-based cruise missile launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen has struck a industrial tanker vessel, inflicting a fireplace and injury however no casualties, two U.S. protection officers instructed Reuters on Monday.
The assault on the motor transport STRINDA occurred about 60 nautical miles north of Bab al-Mandab Strait, one of many officers mentioned. U.S. Navy destroyer Mason was on scene and rendering support, the officers mentioned.
Yemen’s Houthi motion has been concentrating on worldwide delivery amid regional tensions over the Israel-Hamas battle. On Saturday, the Houthis mentioned they’d goal all ships heading to Israel, no matter their nationality, and warned all worldwide delivery firms in opposition to coping with Israeli ports.
It was not instantly clear if the STRINDA had any ties to Israel or if it was heading to an Israeli port.
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