UK maritime agency reports another ‘incident’ off Yemen

By Burak Bir

LONDON (AA) - A UK maritime agency on Tuesday reported another “incident” off the coast of Yemen amid ongoing tension in the region.

In a statement, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it had received a report of an incident 100 nautical miles northwest of Saleef, Yemen.

"Authorities are investigating," it said, advising vessels "to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity."

This came a day after Houthis in Yemen targeted a US-owned ship with naval rockets off the Yemeni coast.

Similar incidents have occurred recently in the region, particularly since Israel launched a deadly military offensive on the Gaza Strip following a cross-border attack by Hamas on Oct. 7.

Yemeni Houthis have targeted vessels in the Red Sea, in particular ones that are bound for Israel.