Red Sea Tensions Rise as Reported Explosion Rocks Area

Tensions in the Red Sea have escalated after a reported explosion near a tanker. The UKMTO center received a report of suspicious activity, stating that the master of a tanker heard an explosion while transiting the southern Red Sea.

The crew and vessel were safe, with no environmental damage reported. However, the agency advised vessels to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity.

This incident comes after Yemen's Houthi group claimed they targeted a Saudi oil tanker, the NCC Ghazal, with ballistic missiles for violating their blockade on the kingdom's ports.