On Sunday night, a suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a commercial ship in the southern Red Sea. However, no injuries or damage were reported. The attack is part of the rebels' ongoing campaign against shipping in the area, a crucial waterway through which goods worth USD 1 trillion pass each year, linked to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and Israel's military actions in Lebanon.

The British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre issued an alert after a ship's captain reported that "a missile splashed in close proximity to the vessel" when it was passing close to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The strike took place about 48 kilometres west of Mocha, Yemen's coastal city. "The vessel and crew are safe and proceeding to its next port of call," the UKMTO said. 

The Houthis did not claim responsibility for the attack right away, as it can take them hours or even days to acknowledge their actions. Since the Gaza war began in October 2023, the Houthis have targeted over 90 merchant ships with missiles and drones. They have seized one ship, sunk two others, and killed four sailors. Some missiles and drones have been intercepted by a US-led coalition in the Red Sea, while others failed to reach their intended targets, which have included Western military vessels.

According to the rebels, they target ships associated with the US, the UK, or Israel in an effort to stop Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. Many of the ships that were attacked, including some that were headed for Iran, had little to do with the battle. Multiple American MQ-9 Reaper drones have also been shot down by the Houthis. In their final assault on November 11, the rebels targeted two US Navy vessels passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait with several drones and missiles. However, the attacks were unsuccessful.