Houthis Strike Liberian-Flagged Tanker in Red Sea With Missiles

A Liberian-flagged oil tanker was targeted by a missile attack while traversing the Red Sea on Thursday, for which the Yemen-based Houthi terrorist group has claimed responsibility. The Olympic Spirit tanker was hit by “an unknown projectile” 70 nautical miles (80 miles) southwest of Hodeida, Yemen, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)—a maritime monitoring component affiliated with the British navy—said in an update on Oct. 10. The ship sustained damage from that attack, but it did not spark fires or cause any casualties, the UKMTO said. Three additional projectiles later detonated “in close proximity” to the vessel, but the crew remained safe, it added....