The Houthi rebels in Yemen claim responsibility for an attack on a Saudi military vessel off the Yemeni port of Mocha

On Monday, Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile attack targeting a military vessel off the coast of Yemen. The strike took place near the strategic port of Moca in the country's southwest and close to the Bab al Mandeb strait, according to official reports.

The Houthis issued a statement confirming the operation against the vessel, which was described in reports as a Saudi military ship moored near the area. State television in Yemen also reported on the ballistic missile strike, highlighting the specific geographical location of the incident.

The attack underscores the ongoing maritime security risks in the vital waterway near the Bab al Mandeb strait. The rebel movement, which controls parts of Yemen, has previously been identified in reports as receiving backing from Iran.