Japanese company confirms its ship seized by Yemeni rebels opposed to Israel
upi.comNov. 20 (UPI) -- The Japanese operator of a cargo ship hijacked by pro-Iranian Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen confirmed Monday the vessel was commandeered and is being held near the Red Sea port of Hodeida.Japanese shipping firm Nippon Yusen, also known as NYK Line, officially reported the Galaxy Leader was seized late Sunday while en route to India with no cargo.Advertisement"As the vessel's charterer, we are prioritizing the safety of the 25 crew members," the company said.The ship is [...]
