Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:28am on 24 Dec 2023,Sunday India Global
Indian Navy officials have contradicted US reports, clarifying that the drone-attacked vessel, MV Saibaba, is registered under Gabon's flag, not India's. The crude oil tanker, targeted by Houthi rebels in the Southern Red Sea, carried 25 Indian crew members, all confirmed safe. The US Central Command initially identified the ship as Indian-flagged, part of two drone attacks. These events mark the 14th and 15th Houthi assaults on commercial shipping since October 17, according to US sources. The incident raises maritime security concerns amidst heightened tensions in the Red Sea, emphasizing the need for accurate information in such delicate situations.
