Third Greek Tanker Attacked by Houthis in Red Sea, Raising Tensions

Third Greek Tanker Attacked by Houthis in Red Sea, Raising Tensions

 A third vessel owned by the Greek company Delta Tankers has been attacked in the Red Sea, raising concerns about escalating tensions in the region. The attack, confirmed by the maritime news website Splash 247, monitored by "Barran Press",  marks the fourth incident involving ...

US Central Command Destroys Houthi Drone Boat in Red Sea

US Central Command Destroys Houthi Drone Boat in Red Sea

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday, August 17, 2024, the destruction of a drone boat belonging to the Iranian-backed Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization, in the Red Sea. A CENTCOM statement, published on X, seen by "Barran Press", stated: "Ove...

British Oil Tanker Targeted in Four Attacks off Yemen's Coast

British Oil Tanker Targeted in Four Attacks off Yemen's Coast

A British oil tanker was targeted in a series of attacks off the coast of Yemen's al-Mokha port in the Red Sea on Thursday and Friday, according to British maritime security reports. While the attacks caused no damage or injuries, they highlight the ongoing maritime insecurity in the region. ...

Greek Company Confirms Ship Hit by Houthis Reaches Djibouti Safely

Greek Company Confirms Ship Hit by Houthis Reaches Djibouti Safely

 A Greek-operated container ship that was struck by a Houthi missile off the coast of Yemen on Saturday has arrived safely in Djibouti, the company confirmed on Monday. The attack, the first of its kind in two weeks, resulted in no injuries or oil spills. The Iranian-backed Houthi group cl...

US Forces Destroy Three Houthi Missile Launch Sites in 24 Hours

US Forces Destroy Three Houthi Missile Launch Sites in 24 Hours

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced early Wednesday, July 24, 2024, that it had destroyed three missile launch sites belonging to the Houthi rebels, designated as a terrorist organization. In a statement on X (monitored by "Barran Press"), CENTCOM stated, "Over the past 24...

Ship Hit by Unknown Projectiles off Aden Coast

Ship Hit by Unknown Projectiles off Aden Coast

A ship was struck by unknown projectiles 83 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen, on Friday, July 19th, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and the British maritime security company, Ambrey. The UKMTO, in a statement published on its official website, stated that all crew m...

Explosion Rocks Red Sea Near Yemeni Coast, UK Maritime Agency Reports

Explosion Rocks Red Sea Near Yemeni Coast, UK Maritime Agency Reports

A blast was reported in the Red Sea, 40 nautical miles south of the Yemeni port of Mokha, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The UKMTO, in a brief statement on its X account, seen by Barran Press, said that the captain of a ship 40 nautical miles ...

Cargo Ship "Verbena" Towed to Safety After Houthi Attack

Cargo Ship "Verbena" Towed to Safety After Houthi Attack

The Combined Maritime Forces Information Center for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden reported on Monday, July 8, 2024, that the cargo ship "Verbena," flying the flag of Palau, has been towed away from the danger zone and is now en route to its next port of call, according to Reuters. The ...

US Central Command Destroys Houthi Radar Sites and Drones in Red Sea

US Central Command Destroys Houthi Radar Sites and Drones in Red Sea

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, that it had destroyed two radar sites belonging to the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by the international community, and two unmanned boats in the Red Sea. CENTCOM stated that these targets "posed an...

Houthi Attacks in Red Sea Fuel Somali Piracy Surge: Bloomberg

Houthi Attacks in Red Sea Fuel Somali Piracy Surge: Bloomberg

The US-based news agency Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, that attacks launched by the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by several countries and backed by Iran, in the Red Sea have led to a resurgence of piracy networks off the coast of Somalia. Citing Ignacio ...