“US presents evidence Houthis used Iran-made missile to target ship in December,” 7-11-24.  “Defense Intelligence Agency report finds weapon that hit Norway-registered Strinda was propelled by Tolu-4 turbojet engine, as used in Iranian Noor anti-ship cruise missile.  …  The Strinda was coming from Malaysia and was bound for the Suez Canal and then on to Italy with a cargo of palm oil when it was struck by a missile on December 11. The attack sparked a major fire on board that the crew later extinguished without anyone being hurt.”

Iran has forced 8% Canal revenue loss to Egypt through the past nine months.  “Egypt’s Suez Canal revenues drop amid Red Sea shipping crisis,” Hellenic Shipping News, 7-11-24.