Early today, the M/V TRANS WORLD NAVIGATOR, a Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk cargo carrier, was hit by a suspected drone strike orchestrated by Iranian-backed Houthi forces. The attack occurred at 4:00 a.m. Sanaa time while the vessel was navigating from Malaysia towards Egypt. Despite sustaining moderate damage and minor crew injuries, the ship remains underway.
This incident marks the fourth such attack on the M/V TRANS WORLD NAVIGATOR by the Houthis, highlighting a pattern of targeted aggression against civilian maritime operations in the region. The repeated strikes pose a serious threat to regional stability and the safety of mariners traversing the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
In response, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to working with international partners to hold the Houthis accountable and to curtail their capabilities, emphasizing the need for a concerted effort to ensure the security of vital maritime routes.–News Desk