A fresh maritime security scare has unfolded near Yemen after armed boats reportedly approached a merchant vessel in the Red Sea. According to the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the crew sheltered in the ship's citadel and remained safe as authorities monitored the incident. The latest alert comes amid heightened tensions around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and ongoing U.S.-Iran diplomacy.
Published on Jul 02, 2026 12:49 am IST
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A fresh maritime security scare has unfolded near Yemen after armed boats reportedly approached a merchant vessel in the Red Sea. According to the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the crew sheltered in the ship's citadel and remained safe as authorities monitored the incident. The latest alert comes amid heightened tensions around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and ongoing U.S.-Iran diplomacy.
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