{"id":2247658,"date":"2024-05-18T17:44:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-18T21:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tanker-struck-by-missile-just-10-nautical-miles-off-shore\/"},"modified":"2024-05-18T17:46:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-18T21:46:08","slug":"tanker-struck-by-missile-just-10-nautical-miles-off-shore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tanker-struck-by-missile-just-10-nautical-miles-off-shore\/","title":{"rendered":"Tanker Hit by Missile 10 Miles from Shore"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftanker-struck-by-missile-just-10-nautical-miles-off-shore%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2247658&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Houthi rebels targeted an \u2062oil tanker \u2064in the Red Sea with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-china-builds-mockups-of-u-s-navy-ships-for-missile-target-practice\/\" title=\"Report: China Builds Mockups of U.S. Navy Ships for Missile Target Practice\">anti-ship ballistic missile<\/a>, causing \u200dminor damage. The \u2064vessel, M\/T Wind, managed to restore control and continue its course independently. The incident underscores the \u200descalating tensions in the region, with \u2064the Houthis launching multiple attacks on shipping\u200b in \u200brecent \u200dmonths. The U.S. Navy has been \u2064actively involved in repelling Houthi threats.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/news\/\">  News <\/a>   <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/%20\"><span>Jack Davis<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   May 18, 2024 at 1:36pm <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>Houthi rebels on Saturday hit an oil tanker in the Red Sea while another ship also reported sustaining slight damage in an attack.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt approximately 1 a.m. (Sanaa time) May 18, Iranian-backed Houthis launched one anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) into the Red Sea and struck M\/T Wind, a Panamanian-flagged, Greek-owned and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/foreign-policy-experts-blast-biden-as-situation-in-middle-east-rapidly-deteriorates-in-3-key-areas\/\" title=\"Foreign Policy Experts Blast Biden As Situation In Middle East Rapidly Deteriorates In 3 Key Areas\">operated oil tanker<\/a>,\u201d U.S. Central Command said in a news release on its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centcom.mil\/MEDIA\/PRESS-RELEASES\/Press-Release-View\/Article\/3780036\/houthis-strike-mt-wind-in-red-sea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cM\/T Wind most recently docked in Russia and was bound for China,\u201d the release said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe impact of the ASBM caused flooding which resulted in the of loss propulsion and steering,\u201d the release said, adding that a vessel belonging to the coalition trying to keep the Red Sea\u2019s sea lanes open responded to a distress call, but no help was needed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe crew of M\/T Wind was able to restore propulsion and steering, and no casualties were reported. M\/T Wind resumed its course under its own power,\u201d the release said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis continued malign and reckless behavior by the Iranian-backed Houthis threatens regional stability and endangers the lives of mariners across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden,\u201d the release said.<\/p>\n<p>The tanker was about 10 nautical miles from Yemen when the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-admits-strikes-yemen-not-effective-houthis-prepare-fight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">attack<\/a> took place, the British security firm Ambrey said, according to <a href=\"http:\/\/3DC8135E-9A56-4CC9-B947-92B0C24D82BD\/10%20nautical%20miles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83c\uddfe\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8| CENTCOM:<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iranian?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iranian<\/a>-backed Houthis launched one anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) into the Red Sea and struck M\/T Wind, a Panamanian-flagged, Greek owned and operated oil tanker.\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/yemen?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#yemen<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bengaluru?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bengaluru<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yklY1zt2vl\">pic.twitter.com\/yklY1zt2vl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 South Today (@SouthToday5) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SouthToday5\/status\/1791882168941109354?\">May 18, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>Will the conflict in the Red Sea soon escalate?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Houthis have launched more than 50 attacks on various shipping, having seized a vessel and sunk another one since November, the U.S. Maritime Administration said, per the <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/yemen-houthi-ship-attack-6e133626776f4264e66d9f1d0b58315f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/us-navy-strike-group-headed-nuclear-powered-carrier-deploying-hostile-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houthis<\/a> have claimed they downed an MQ-9 Reaper drone belonging to the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>Another attack was reported Saturday by United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.<\/p>\n<p>The Master was hit by an object on its port quarter, but only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-israel-conflict-expected-to-force-oil-prices-to-rise-could-get-worse-after-counterattack\/\" title=\"Iran-Israel Conflict Could Trigger Oil Price Increase, Escalation Possible Post Counterstrike\">sustained slight damage<\/a> and continued on its way, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-05-18\/oil-tanker-hit-by-missile-off-the-coast-of-yemen-afp-reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Houthis and the U.S. Navy have been dueling since November.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Central Command announced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centcom.mil\/MEDIA\/PRESS-RELEASES\/Press-Release-View\/Article\/3773882\/may-13-red-sea-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on Monday<\/a> that U.S. forces downed three Houthi missiles or drones after downing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centcom.mil\/MEDIA\/PRESS-RELEASES\/Press-Release-View\/Article\/3772701\/may-12-centcom-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one drone<\/a> the day before and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centcom.mil\/MEDIA\/PRESS-RELEASES\/Press-Release-View\/Article\/3772640\/may-11-centcom-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">four weapons<\/a> launched by the Houthis the day before.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-us-burke-class-destroyer-attacked-sea-pentagon-says\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USS Carney<\/a>, which had been in the forefront of repelling Houthi drones and missiles, arrived in Norfolk, Virginia, earlier this month, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvidshub.net\/news\/471212\/cno-welcomes-uss-carney-historic-middle-east-deployment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Navy release<\/a>. It will return to its home port of Mayport later this month<\/p>\n<p>Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti praised the work of the crew.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI could not be more proud of what the Carney team has done since September. Called to action on the very first day that you entered the U.S. 5th Fleet, you conducted 51 engagements in 6 months,\u201d Franchetti said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou saved lives, ensured the free flow of commerce, and stood up for the rules-based international order and all the values that we hold dear. It has been eye-watering to watch, you are truly America\u2019s Warfighting Navy in action,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>A Note from Our Deputy Managing Editor:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>I heard a chilling comment the other day: \u201cWe don\u2019t even know if an election will be held in 2024.\u201d <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>That wasn\u2019t said by a conspiracy theorist or a doomsday prophet. 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We have the platform, the journalists, and the experience to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-rises-as-he-promises-hes-only-begun-to-fight-put-on-full-armor-of-god-to-fight-the-left\/\" title=\"DeSantis Rises As He Promises He\u2019s \u2018Only Begun To Fight\u2019: \u2018Put On Full Armor Of God\u2019 To Fight The Left\">fight back hard<\/a>, but Big Tech is strangling us through advertising blacklists, shadow bans, and algorithms. Did you know that we\u2019ve been blacklisted by 90% of advertisers? Without direct support from you, our readers, we can\u2019t continue the fight.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Can we count on <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>your support<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>? It may not seem like much, but a <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>Western Journal Membership<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>  can make all the difference in the world because when you support us directly, you cut Big Tech out of the picture. They lose control. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>A monthly Western Journal Membership costs less than one coffee and breakfast sandwich each month, and it gets you access to ALL of our content \u2014 news, commentary, and premium articles. You\u2019ll experience a radically reduced number of ads, and most importantly you will be vitally supporting the fight for America\u2019s soul in 2024.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>We are literally counting on you because without our members, The Western Journal would cease to exist. Will you <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>join us<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>  in the fight? <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Sincerely,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Josh Manning<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Deputy Managing Editor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>The Western Journal<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"author-info-44685\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-44685\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"more-info-tab-radio-44685\">More<span> Biographical Information<\/span><\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-44685\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-44685\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Jack Davis is a freelance writer who joined The Western Journal in July 2015 and chronicled the campaign that saw President Donald Trump elected. Since then, he has written extensively for The Western Journal on the Trump administration as well as foreign policy and military issues.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>  Jack Davis is a freelance writer who joined The Western Journal in July 2015 and chronicled the campaign that saw President Donald Trump elected. Since then, he has written extensively for The Western Journal on the Trump administration as well as foreign policy and military issues. <br \/> Jack can be reached at jackwritings1@gmail.com. <\/p>\n<p>  Location <\/p>\n<p>  New York City <\/p>\n<p>  Languages Spoken <\/p>\n<p>  English <\/p>\n<p>  Topics of Expertise <\/p>\n<p>  Politics, Foreign Policy, Military &#038; Defense Issues <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On May 18, 2024, Houthi rebels targeted an oil tanker in the Red Sea with an anti-ship ballistic missile. Another vessel also suffered minor damage in the attack. 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