Houthi rebels have resumed their campaign of direct attacks on commercial shipping, targeting two Saudi oil tankers in the latest escalation of tensions in the region.
The strikes, which were claimed by the Houthi movement, come just minutes after the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a potential threat to shipping in the area. The UKMTO advises mariners to exercise extreme caution when transiting the region, and to report any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities. The incident highlights the ongoing risks to shipping in the region, and the need for mariners to remain vigilant in the face of escalating tensions.