The Iranian-backed Houthis first fired four missiles near the oil tanker M/V Huang Pu, US Central Command said. A fifth missile was then fired toward the ship, which gave a distress signal but did not later ask for help, the U.S. command specified. As a result of the attack, the ship suffered minimal damage and the fire on the vessel was extinguished within 30 minutes. No casualties were reported and the tanker continued on course.
Bloomberg reported the other day, citing sources, that the Yemeni Houthis have promised Russia and China not to attack their ships and they can move safely through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
Negotiations on this issue took place in Oman. In return, China and Russia, according to the newspaper, promised to provide some "political support" to the militant group.
In January this year, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution that condemned the attacks by the Houthis on cargo ships in the Red Sea. China and Russia abstained from voting. The countries are indeed sticking to the agreements. Curious as to why the Houthis have not kept their promise.
Since last November, the Houthis have periodically attacked ships in the Red Sea. The terrorists claim that they only attack ships associated with Israel. In particular, U.S. and British ships have come under attack. In response, these countries launched airstrikes against the militants.
