Yemen’s Houthi movement said it carried out a drone attack on a commercial ship in the southern Red Sea on Saturday, according to Reuters. The claim marks the latest incident in a campaign of strikes that has repeatedly threatened international shipping through one of the world’s most important trade corridors.

The Red Sea route has faced sustained disruption as commercial vessels have been targeted in attacks the Houthis say are tied to regional conflicts. Those assaults have forced shipping companies to reroute vessels, adding costs and delays to global supply chains.

Reuters did not say in the summary whether the reported attack caused damage or casualties, and the Houthi claim could not be independently verified from the provided information. The broader pattern of assaults has raised concerns about civilian maritime safety and the security of global commerce.

The latest incident comes amid continued instability in the region, where attacks on shipping have increased tension and drawn international condemnation. For shipping crews and commercial operators, the risk in the Red Sea remains high as transit conditions stay uncertain.