Houthi militant group Ansar Allah claimed responsibility for the attack on the Maersk container ship. writes about this RIA News.
We are talking about the Hangzhou ship.
Before that USA sank Three ships attacking the Maersk container ship.
According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), at 6:30 local time (same as Moscow) on December 31, the Maersk container ship Hangzhou broadcast its second distress signal in less than 24 hours, reporting an attack by four small Houthi boats. .
It was noted that the Houthis tried to enter the ship by opening fire on Hangzhou from a distance of 20 meters, but they were met with return fire. In addition, US helicopters sent to the region were opened fire on. Helicopters opened fire, three boats were sunk and a fourth was towed from the scene.
Previously USA accused Iran is preparing for Houthis’ attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea.