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.

Armed small craft approached a vessel near Aden, Yemen. Bab el-Mandeb Strait effectively closed by June 30 at 0.5% YES.

Armed boats approached a vessel off Yemen amid rising tensions. Transit of 40 ships through the Strait of Hormuz by June 30, 2026 at 88% YES.