Transportation

Houthis Fire Missile Close to a Tanker Hauling Russian Oil

Explosion hits 1 nautical mile from tanker with Russian oil
Houthi attacks have disrupted global trade in recent weeks

Iranian missiles in Tehran. — Iranian missiles in Tehran.
Photographer: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images

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By Omar Tamo and Alex Longley

January 26, 2024 at 11:56 AM UTC

Updated on

January 26, 2024 at 4:18 PM UTC

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Missiles exploded near a ship hauling Russian oil near Yemen, as merchant shipping in the region continues to face near-daily attacks from the country’s Houthi rebel group.