A missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels strikes a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea - eviltoast
The assault expands a campaign by the Iranian-backed rebels targeting ships into apparently now striking those that have no clear ties to Israel.
  • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.mlOP
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    11 months ago

    It doesn’t really matter whether these missiles can sink a ship or not. The goal is to discourage shipping through the Suez Canal and that goal is being achieved. Companies are increasingly avoiding using this route when shipping stuff to Israel. Eilat port revenue has dropped 80% since the attacks started.