Greek Ship Hit by Sea Drones in Red Sea

The Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned merchant vessel Magic Seas was attacked in the Red Sea off Yemen’s coast by armed men in multiple small boats using guns, rocket-propelled grenades, and unmanned surface vehicles (sea drones). Two sea drones struck and damaged the ship’s cargo, causing a fire, though no crew injuries were reported. The ship’s armed security team returned fire, and authorities are investigating. The attackers are believed to be Houthi militants, marking the first major maritime assault in the area since mid-April. The Houthis, backed by Iran, have carried out over 100 attacks on shipping since November 2023, with previous incidents resulting in ship seizures and fatalities. The incident occurs amid heightened regional tensions, including the Israel-Hamas war and recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.