Cargo vessel struck off Yemen's coast with deaths reported
A cargo vessel has been hit by an unidentified projectile off Yemen ’s Red Sea port of Mokha in the Red Sea, with casualties reported, the UK Maritime Trade Operations said. Authorities are investigating the incident. Vessels in the area are advised to sail with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, the agency said in an advisory note. Reuters had reported three crew members were…
A cargo vessel struck off Yemen's Red Sea coast with reported casualties, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The cause of the incident remains under investigation, and vessels in the area are advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to the UKMTO. Reuters reported three crew members were killed in an attack by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, citing Yemeni coastguard sources and military officials.
The Tanzania-flagged Tihamah was believed to be the target of the attack, which, if confirmed, would mark the first such strike by the Houthis since the Iran war began in February. The Houthis have recently declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, though Riyadh denies besieging Yemen. The recent attack has raised concerns among shipping companies already facing challenges due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with an average of 32 vessels passing through Bab Al Mandeb daily last week, down from 50 before the blockade.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Cargo vessel struck off Yemen's coast with deaths reported thenationalnews.com
- Cargo ship hit by projectile off Yemen’s Mokha coast, casualties reported english.ajel.sa
