The attack was just off to the northeast of Yemen's Socotra Island, also held by allies of the exiled government. “The master of a merchant vessel reports an explosion in close proximity to the vessel,” the UKMTO said. “The crew are reported safe and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call.”It offered no other immediate information about the attack. Of the more than 60 attacks launched by the Houthis since November that specifically targeted vessels, this would be one of the furthest. However, the distance at which it was struck led experts to question whether Iran, the Houthis' main benefactor, could have launched the attack.

Source: ABC News June 24, 2024 14:16 UTC