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On Monday (02), Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted two oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating their ongoing campaign of attacks that have already disrupted the flow of $1 trillion worth of goods through this crucial maritime corridor. These attacks, believed to be fueled by the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, pose a severe risk to international shipping and environmental safety in the region.

On August 3, 2024, the container ship Groton was attacked 125 nautical miles east of Aden in Yemen, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). This incident highlights the ongoing threat to shipping in the Middle East as regional conflicts impact maritime security.

In a recent incident underscoring the escalating maritime tensions in the Red Sea, a commercial vessel reported two explosions nearby while sailing 40 nautical miles south of al Mukha, Yemen. According to a statement from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the vessel and its crew were unharmed and have continued their journey to the next port of call. Authorities are currently investigating the incident.

In the latest episode of escalating tensions in the volatile region, a crude oil tanker fell victim to a missile attack off the coast of Yemen. The assailants, identified as the Houthis, targeted the Panama-flagged vessel approximately 15 nautical miles southwest of the Yemeni city of Mocha.