Red Sea: Major attack on US Navy and merchant ships by rebel boats, US Army accuses Iran of support
Amidst the violent conflict between Israel and Hamas, there have been attacks on ships in the Red Sea in the last few weeks.
More than 22 thousand people have died in the violent conflict between Israel and Hamas in the last two and a half months. The Israeli Army (IDF) is continuously attacking Hamas terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip. Many countries have raised their voice against the action of Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The tension between Israel and Iran is not hidden from anyone. In the latest development, another incident of unrest has come to light in the Red Sea. A case of major attack by rebel boats on American Navy and merchant ships has come to light. The US military has accused Iran of supporting the attackers.
US Army statement
According to media reports, an American chopper and ship were targeted in the southern Red Sea. In a statement issued by the US Central Command, it was said that the American container ship - MAERSK HANGZHOU was attacked on the morning of December 31, local time in Yemen's capital Sanaa. Four small boats belonging to Iran-backed Houthi rebels were attacked. Ammunition fired by Houthi rebels fell just 20 meters away from the American ship.

