Yemeni Armed Forces Announce Sinking of "Tutor" in Red Sea
Iran Press/West Asia: In a significant escalation of tensions, Yemeni authorities have maintained silence regarding the reported sinking of the vessel known as "Tutor." However, on June 23, Yahya Saree, the official spokesperson for the Yemeni armed forces, confirmed an attack on the ship, declaring its impending submersion.
Saree asserted, "We conducted a specialized military operation in the Red Sea using Shahpad drones and ballistic missiles to target the Tutor ship. Consequently, the ship—which had contravened the restriction on entering the occupied Palestinian ports—was sunk."
The attack signifies a profound statement against foreign maritime activity in areas contested by regional powers, harkening back to historical precedent where naval engagements were often leveraged to assert geopolitical dominance. Analogous to the strategic naval blockades seen during the World War II era, particularly in the Pacific theatre, the recent developments underscore the fraught nature of modern maritime conflicts.
For further details on the evolving situation:
- Yemeni armed forces target 3 vessels, including US destroyer
- US Navy faces most intense combat since World War II against Yemen
Source: Iran Press
