According to Khabaronline, an Iranian news agency, The footage shows the stages of tracking the ship, the decision-making process leading to targeting it, and the moment the missile struck.
An officer present in the “Joint Operations Room,” explaining the attack, said: “Despite passing through the Red Sea, the Marlin Luanda was deliberately struck in the Gulf of Aden. This action was intended to send a message to the enemy that all declared areas are within our reach.”
According to Yemen’s Military Media, the vessel was hit by a “Red Sea” missile. The outlet described the missile as domestically produced, stating that it is a developed version of the “Sa’ir” missile—a medium-range missile that simultaneously uses thermal and radar guidance systems.
The released footage fully displays the maritime pursuit of the vessel, the target lock, and the point at which Yemen’s naval forces and missile unit decided to carry out the attack.
The Marlin Luanda was targeted by Ansarallah missile attacks on the same date two years ago.
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