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Houthi attack: Navy denies US claim, says MV SAIBABA tank not India-flagge
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Following a drone attack on two vessels in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militants, which included MV SAIBABA, a crude oil tanker; the Indian Navy on Sunday said all 25 Indian crew members on board are safe, clarifying that it wasn't an India-flagged vessel, as claimed by the US e
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Houthis targeted 2 warships, including India-flagged tanker in Red Sea: US
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Two warships, including an India-flagged, Gabon-owned tanker, came under Houthi fire in the Red Sea, according to official statements from the US Central Command.
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US intelligence suggests Iran being "deeply involved" in Red Sea attacks o
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
This week, the US launched Operation Prosperity Guardian, a maritime coalition aimed at beefing up security in the southern Red Sea. More than 20 nations have signed on to the initiative so far, the Pentagon said Thursday.
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India supports free movement of commercial shipping: MEA
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Emphasising India's support for free movement of commercial shipping, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi while referring to the ongoing attacks in the Red Sea, said that this is something India is interested in and will continue to monitor.
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PM Modi speaks with Israeli PM, expresses concern over safety of maritime
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
PM Modi, in a telephonic conversation with Netanyahu, also highlighted India's advocacy for the peaceful resolution of conflict in the Middle Eastern region and assured continued humanitarian assistance for suffering people.
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US announces security operation to counter challenges in Red Sea after Hou
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"I am announcing the establishment of Operation Prosperity Guardian, an important new multinational security initiative under the umbrella of the Combined Maritime Forces and the leadership of its Task Force 153, which focuses on security in the Red Sea," Austin said in a statement.
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Operation Prosperity Guardian: US announces 10-nation maritime task force
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Operation Prosperity Guardian will involve the navies of: Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles, Spain, UK and US. The task force falls under the Combined Maritime Forces, a multinational alliance tasked with defending the world's shipping lanes.
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Yemen's Houthi rebels claim attacking two cargo vessels in Red Sea
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed to have launched a drone attack on two cargo vessels in the Red Sea, disrupting maritime trade and causing freight companies to avoid the area.
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US destroyer shoots down wave of Houthi drones
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
A US destroyer destroyed a wave of Houthi drones over the Red Sea on Saturday morning, the US Central Command (Centcom) announced.
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Yemen's Houthi group strikes Liberian vessels in Red sea
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Moreover, at approximately 0700, Dec. 15 (Sanaa time), Houthi forces contacted the Motor Vessel MSC ALANYA, a Liberian-flagged vessel that was travelling north in the southern part of the Red Sea and threatened to attack it. The Houthis directed the vessel to turn around and proceed south
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Yemen's Houthis vow to target any Israel-bound ship regardless of ownershi
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels announced on Saturday night that they will target any Israel-bound ship in the Red Sea regardless of the vessel's ownership.
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Yemen's Houthis fire ballistic missiles at Israeli city of Eilat
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen fired ballistic missiles over the Red Sea that were intercepted and shot down by Israel's long-range Arrow air defence system, The Times of Israel reported on Wednesday.
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