Houthi forces from Yemen attacked a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait a short time ago, according to the source that follows maritime security. No details on the vessel's identity, extent of damage, or casualties have been reported yet.
A vessel was attacked by Houthi forces in the Bab el-Mandeb strait earlier Monday, according to reports on the source that focuses on maritime security updates. The message, posted at 12:04 Jerusalem time, states only that the attack occurred 'a short time ago' and does not name the vessel, describe damage, or mention casualties.
The Bab el-Mandeb strait is a critical chokepoint for global shipping connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The Houthis, an Iran-backed group controlling large parts of Yemen, have periodically targeted commercial and military vessels in the area since 2023, claiming solidarity with Palestinians amid the Gaza war.
The single the source is the sole source for this report so far. The British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center, which typically reports such incidents, has not yet issued a statement. The Zioneer has previously covered multiple Houthi maritime attacks in the region — most recently a small vessel attack south of Yemen at 11:55 today (Mon 11:55 Jerusalem) and a container vessel skiff attack earlier in the day. Both of those reports originated with UKMTO and involved security teams repelling attackers without damage or casualties.
The current report is single-sourced and lacks corroboration from official maritime authorities. Further details are awaited.
3 developments
- StrongUKMTO: small vessel attacks cargo ship south of Yemen; security team fires back
- DevelopingUKMTO: small speedboat attacks, tries to board cargo ship off Yemen
- DevelopingIsrael strikes Iran, reports of Houthi threat to close Bab el-Mandeb
- DevelopingHouthis announce renewed 'naval blockade', declare any Israeli vessel a target
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