50 nautical miles southeast of Yemen's Aden, a vessel reported two explosions, suspected Houthi attack; UKMTO confirms vessel and crew safe.

50 nautical miles southeast of Yemen's Aden, a vessel reported two explosions in the sea ahead of it on Friday. The UKMTO confirmed the vessel and crew were safe, but the ship targeted in the attack was heading to its next port. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group has been attacking ships in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, and Gulf of Aden since November, citing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.