UKMTO Reports Incident Near Yemen Amid Houthi Attacks
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident 97 nautical miles northwest of Yemen's Hodeidah. The Iran-aligned Houthis have targeted global shipping since November in solidarity with Palestinians in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Authorities are investigating the situation.
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported receiving information on Tuesday regarding an incident occurring 97 nautical miles northwest of Yemen's Hodeidah. This follows a series of attacks from Iran-aligned Houthis on international maritime traffic, actions taken in support of Palestinians amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The UKMTO added that authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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