Houthis Fire Missiles at Another US-Owned Ship in the Red Sea

Bloomberg: Houthi militants in Yemen escalated their attacks by firing two anti-ship ballistic missiles at the Chem Ranger, a Greek-operated tanker, marking the third such assault in three days. The missiles, observed by the crew, landed near the ship without causing injuries or damage. President Joe Biden acknowledged that recent US airstrikes have not deterred Houthi actions in the Red Sea, affirming that the attacks would likely persist. A previous airstrike targeted 14 Houthi missiles, preventing an imminent threat to merchant vessels. Concerns arise as the disruption of commercial shipping in the Red Sea impacts produce shipments, posing a threat to food inflation. In response, the Biden administration reinstated the Houthis on the global terrorism list to cut off funding for their attacks, reversing a prior decision for humanitarian aid reasons.

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