Small boats approach commercial ship near Mocha port, Yemen

Published January 8th, 2024 - 03:55 GMT
Yemeni navy forces
Yemeni coastguard members loyal to the internationally-recognised government ride in a speedboat and a patrol boat cruising in the Red Sea off of the government-held town of Mocha in the western Taiz province, close to the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, on December 12, 2023. AFP
Highlights
British Defense Minister urged the Houthi forces to cease their attacks in the Red Sea immediately.

ALBAWABA- In a breaking development, the British Maritime Authority has reported the sighting of two small boats near a commercial ship southeast of Mocha, Yemen. 

The incident has sparked heightened concerns regarding maritime security in the region.
British Defense Minister urged the Houthi forces to cease their attacks in the Red Sea immediately. 

The Minister emphasized that the consequences of ignoring these warnings would be severe, and the Houthis would bear full responsibility for any further escalation.


"The United Kingdom will not tolerate the closure of international sea lanes by the Houthis," stated the British Defense Minister firmly.

 This declaration underscores the commitment of the United Kingdom to safeguarding vital global shipping routes and maintaining peace in the maritime domain.

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