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Yesterday, on May 18, Iran-backed Houthis attacked the oil tanker Wind in the Red Sea with an anti-ship ballistic missile. The tanker, owned by Greece and sailing under the Panama flag to China, was recently docked in Russia, according to the US Central Command. The impact caused flooding, resulting in the loss of propulsion and steering control. A coalition vessel immediately responded to the distress signal sent by the Wind but assistance was not needed. The crew was able to restore movement to their course. There are no reports of casualties. “This continued malign and reckless behavior by …

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