Houthi Rebels Sink Belize-Flagged Ship in Red Sea

A Belize-flagged ship was sunk in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels, raising environmental concerns due to its cargo of fertilizer. The ship, Rubymar, was attacked off the coast of Yemen on Feb. 18 and remained anchored, taking on water for nearly two weeks, causing an 18-mile oil slick. Yemeni Prime Minister called it an 'unprecedented environmental disaster.' The Yemeni government blames the rebels for the environmental disaster and noted that the sinking was 'expected.' The Houthi rebels have been launching attacks in support of Hamas and have disrupted global trade in the Red Sea. The U.S. has taken defensive measures against the group. The Yemeni prime minister has urged the international community to take urgent action. Ambrey, a British security firm, reported another security incident targeting the ship before it sank. The sinking of the ship has raised environmental concerns and threatens to worsen the situation in the Red Sea.