Attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sees explosions ahead of Singapore-flagged ship in the Gulf of Aden

By JON GAMBRELL
Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has set off explosions ahead of a Singapore-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Aden. The attack Friday targeted the bulk carrier Propel Fortune, which continued on its way. That’s according to the United States military’s Central Command, which also said there was no damage to the vessel nor any crew members wounded in the attack. The Houthis did not immediately claim responsibility for the attack. A statement from Houthi military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree was delayed Friday night over “urgent military developments in the theater of military operations.” He was scheduled to speak Saturday.