Iranian-Made Missile Likely Used in Houthi Attack on Norwegian Tanker, US Military Reports

The US military has linked a Houthi rebel attack on a Norwegian-flagged tanker to an Iranian-made missile, highlighting Tehran's role in Yemen's conflict. The December assault in the Red Sea underscores the ongoing maritime threats and their impact on global shipping routes amid the Israel-Hamas war.

The US military has established a connection between a Houthi rebel attack on a Norwegian-flagged tanker and an Iranian-made missile, marking a significant point in Yemen's ongoing conflict. The December incident in the Red Sea has highlighted Tehran's involvement, as detailed by a US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) report released Wednesday.

The Strinda, the Norwegian tanker in question, was ablaze following the missile strike. Investigations by a Norway-based insurers group and analysis of debris by the US military have pointed to the Iranian Noor anti-ship cruise missile, reinforcing the DIA's findings.

This attack forms part of the Houthis' larger strategy amid the Israel-Hamas war, targeting Red Sea shipping lanes and disrupting the trillion-dollar goods flow. Despite Iran's denial of arming the Houthis, evidence increasingly ties Tehran to these escalating maritime threats.