(USCENTCOM) Houthi Attack in Bab al-Mandeb

Houthi Attack in Bab al-Mandeb
USCENTCOM

Feb. 12, 2024
Release Number 20240212
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TAMPA, Fla. – On Feb. 12 from 3:30 to 3:45 a.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired two missiles from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Bab al-Mandeb. Both missiles were launched toward MV Star Iris, a Greek-owned, Marshall Islands-flagged cargo vessel transiting the Red Sea carrying corn from Brazil.

The ship reports being seaworthy with minor damage and no injuries to the crew. Of note, the MV Star Iris’s destination is Bandar Iman Khomeini, Iran.