Red Sea vessel tied to Israel hit, following an attack on Houthis two days prior
In two separate events, a vessel explosion was reported near the port city of Yanbu in Saudi Arabia, while a conference hall strike occurred in Sanaa, Yemen.
The UK Maritime Trade Authority reported a vessel hearing an explosion in the Red Sea near Yanbu. The vessel, reportedly Israeli-owned and Liberia-flagged, shares a profile similar to vessels previously targeted by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. However, the exact owner of the ship is not explicitly mentioned in the provided information. Among the ships targeted by Houthi attacks in the region are vessels owned by companies like Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, and Inventor Chemical Tankers.
Fortunately, the vessel's crew is safe, and the vessel is continuing its voyage. British company Ambrey made this observation about the vessel. Authorities are currently investigating the incident.
In a separate incident, three days prior, Israel struck a conference hall in the Yemeni capital Sanaa. The conference hall was the site of a meeting of Houthi government ministers. The senior officials were gathered to watch a speech by Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi when the strike occurred.
These incidents underscore the ongoing tensions in the region and the potential risks to vessels and infrastructure in the Red Sea and the Yemeni capital. Both events are currently under investigation, and further information is expected to be released as the investigations progress.
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