Yemen rebels say attacked two ships in the Red Sea

On Monday, Yemen's Huthi military spokesperson said they targeted two tankers in the Red Sea with missiles and drones.

He added that, they were targeted because their owners had used Israeli ports. A ship sailing southwest of the port city of Hodeidah came under attack from three small vessels, two of which had three people each on board, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.

The same ship later reported four missiles exploding in "close proximity", UKMTO said, adding that the strikes did not cause any injuries or damage.Huthi drone and missile strikes have taken place despite the deployment of Western naval forces to protect ships in the Red Sea, a vital waterway for global trade.