Houthi Militant Attacks on International Shipping Near Yemen

UKMTO reported an incident 61 nautical miles southeast of Yemen's Mokha. Iran-aligned Houthi militants have attacked international shipping near Yemen since November to express solidarity with Palestinians in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on Monday that it had received a report of an incident 61 nautical miles southeast of Yemen's Mokha.

Iran-aligned Houthi militants have carried out attacks on international shipping near Yemen since November. These actions are in support of Palestinians amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

The attacks represent heightened risks to maritime trade routes in the region, raising concerns among international shipping entities and regional stakeholders.

(With inputs from agencies.)