4th Houthi Attack On Merchant Vessel TransWorld Navigator Near Yemen
Crew reported minor injuries and moderate damage to the vessel, but the vessel continued its journey.
YEMEN - Details of the Houthi attack on the merchant vessel TransWorld Navigator in waters near Yemen:
• Iranian-backed Houthis attacked the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned merchant vessel "TransWorld Navigator" which recently docked in Malaysia and was en route to Egypt.
• Crew reported minor injuries and moderate damage to the vessel, but the vessel continued its journey.
• No injuries were reported on U.S. or coalition vessels.
• This marks the fourth attack by Iranian-backed Houthis on the merchant vessel TransWorld Navigator.
• Continued behavior threatens regional stability and mariner lives.
• CENTCOM plans to hold Houthis accountable and degrade their military capabilities.