British authority: Explosion heard near a ship 40 miles southwest of Yanbu.

Arab Sea Newspaper - Follow-ups

Arabian Sea - Yemen - Follow-ups: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it received a report of an incident 40 nautical miles southwest of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, in the Red Sea. It indicated that the ship's captain informed the authority of hearing a loud explosion from an unknown projectile, confirming that all crew members are safe and the ship is continuing its journey. The Red Sea has witnessed an escalation in the frequency of attacks targeting commercial ships and oil tankers since late 2023, in the context of the ongoing war in Gaza and its regional repercussions. (Image is illustrative)