The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a warning on Tuesday regarding a security incident off the coast of Jazan, Saudi Arabia, that occurred on Monday, July 27. The warning follows the Houthis' earlier claim that they had targeted the Saudi-flagged oil tanker NCC Ghazal. Details on the nature of the incident and any damage or casualties have not yet been released.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a warning on Tuesday evening regarding a security incident off the coast of Jazan, Saudi Arabia, that occurred on Monday, July 27. The warning comes after the Houthi movement claimed earlier today that it had targeted the Saudi-flagged oil tanker NCC Ghazal. The UKMTO did not immediately confirm the cause of the incident or the involvement of the Houthis.
The Houthis have escalated their maritime campaign in recent weeks, ending a ceasefire with Saudi Arabia and imposing a blockade on shipping in the Red Sea. The group has claimed multiple attacks on Saudi vessels, including oil tankers, since late July. The incident off Jazan is the latest in a series of maritime security events in the region, as The Zioneer has previously reported.
No details on the condition of the tanker or any casualties have been released. The UKMTO warning advises vessels to exercise caution in the area.
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