New pictures of burning Brit oil tanker Marlin Luanda blasted by Houthi rebels in Red Sea

A BURNING British oil tanker was rescued off the coast of Yemen on Saturday (27 January) after it was struck by a Houthi rebel missile on Friday. Iranbacked Houthi fighters claimed responsibility for the chilling revenge attack on the Marlin Luanda ship, which burst into flames, in the Gulf of Aden. Read more: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Suns expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The Sun: