In a recent development reported by Reuters on Sunday (April 7), Houthi rebels have carried out attacks on five ships within the span of 72 hours. The targeted vessels include British and Israeli commercial ships, as well as US military vessels.

The attacks took place in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, with the Houthi rebels claiming responsibility for firing multiple ballistic missiles and rockets at the ships. However, according to statements from the US military, they successfully repelled the attacks on their ships.

These incidents come in the wake of heightened tensions in the region, particularly since the US and the UK designated the Houthi rebels as terrorists following a joint counter-attack in January. Despite these measures, the Houthis have remained defiant, vowing to continue their assaults in the Red Sea.

The group has stated that they will only cease their attacks in the region if Israel ends its conflict in Gaza. This latest development underscores the ongoing instability in the region and the complex geopolitical dynamics at play.