Houthi movement

Türkiye on Thursday expressed support for a new agreement between Yemeni sides aimed at reducing tensions and called for further steps toward lasting peace in the conflict-ridden nation.

"We welcome the agreement reached on a number of issues aimed at de-escalating tensions between the parties in Yemen," Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

The homegrown Centaur anti-drone system, installed on the Psara frigate and developed by the Hellenic Aerospace Industry (EAV), proved its worth on Sunday by playing a key role in downing two Houthi drones targeting a commercial ship.

The Greek frigate Psara thwarted a Houthi drone attack on Sunday morning against a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden. 

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Policy and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, emphasized the effectiveness of the European Union as a maritime security force during his visit to the headquarters of Operation Shields in Larissa.

An aerial drone launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels struck and damaged a Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier in the Red Sea on Sunday, officials said, the latest attack by the group targeting shipping in the vital maritime corridor.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was headed to Washington yesterday for "critical" talks including those on the third phase of the war in the Gaza war.

Greece sent its frigate "Psara" to the Red Sea this week to join Operation Aspides, the EU's mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant ships from Houthi attacks. The Psara is replacing the Hydra, which completed a three month deployment in the Red Sea, at a time when the Houthis are escalating their campaign.

The Greek-owned Tutor coal carrier attacked by Yemen's Houthi militants in the Red Sea last week has sunk, salvagers have confirmed.

The Tutor was struck with missiles and an explosive-laden remote-controlled boat on June 12 and had been taking on water, according to sources including maritime security companies and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

When a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi Islamists landed near his ship in the Red Sea, Costas Rassias vowed to stop sailing through the perilous waters.

"I froze," said the Greek 34-year-old second class marine engineer, describing the close call. "I weighed what was more important - my life, or a better income?"

The crew of a Greek-owned vessel Tutor that was damaged in an attack by Yemeni Houthi militants in the Red Sea should be rescued within the day although one sailor is still missing, officials in the Philippines had said.