Explosions Near UK Merchant Vessel in Red Sea Raise Security Concerns

Incidents near Yemen's Mokha highlight ongoing Houthi attacks on crucial shipping routes, impacting global trade and regional stability.

• A UK merchant vessel reported explosions 19 nautical miles west of Mokha, Yemen, with no damage or injuries.
• The vessel was en route from Europe to the UAE and was not transmitting an Automatic Identification System signal.
• Houthi militants, who have a history of attacking ships, are suspected to be behind the incident.
• The US military reported destroying multiple Houthi drones and uncrewed surface vessels in the Red Sea over the past 24 hours.
• These attacks have forced shippers to reroute cargo, increasing costs and raising fears of broader regional destabilization.

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