ALBAWABA- The British Maritime Authority has reported a maritime incident involving a merchant ship approximately 25 nautical miles south of Al Mokha, Yemen.
According to the UK Maritime Authority, an explosion was detected near the ship in the affected area.
Further reports from the British security firm Ambry indicate that two explosions occurred within close proximity, about 14 nautical miles southwest of the port town of Dhubab, near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Though the Houthis have not officially claimed responsibility for the incident, they are suspected to be behind the attack.
This suspicion arises in the context of escalating tensions following the events of October 7, as the Houthis have launched several attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and the Mediterranean in response to Israel's blockade of Gaza.
The recent wave of assaults has involved the use of missiles, drones, and unmanned boats, targeting commercial and military vessels in the region.
