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Pirates boarded a Malta-flagged tanker off Somalia, but the crew took refuge in a safe room and remains in control of the vessel, amid a recent surge in piracy incidents in the region that has raised concerns for global shipping routes. EU naval forces are responding to the incident, which marks a significant escalation since 2024.
A Cameroonian-flagged gas tanker caught fire off Yemen's coast, possibly due to a projectile, with one mariner missing and the rest of the crew evacuated. The incident occurs amid Houthi rebel attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, raising concerns about maritime safety in the region.
A ship, possibly the Falcon tanker, was struck by an unknown projectile off Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, caught fire, and the crew was preparing to abandon ship amid ongoing Houthi rebel attacks on shipping in the region. The incident highlights the ongoing maritime security challenges posed by the Houthis, who have targeted ships and threatened regional stability.
Over 140 migrants are believed dead after a boat capsized off Yemen's coast, with only 12 survivors and many missing, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by migrants fleeing conflict and poverty in the region.
The U.S. Navy destroyers USS Stockdale and USS O’Kane intercepted and destroyed seven missiles and drones launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeting American warships and merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden. The attack, which caused no damage or injuries, highlights ongoing threats to shipping in the region amid broader Middle Eastern conflicts.
Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for military operations targeting an Israeli ship in the Gulf of Aden and military targets in Eilat, Israel, in response to an Israeli airstrike on Khan Yunis. The US Central Command reported intercepting Houthi drones and vessels in the Red Sea, citing imminent threats to US and coalition forces. The Houthis have been conducting attacks in solidarity with Palestinians affected by Israel's actions in Gaza.
The deployment of the U.S. Navy's Eisenhower carrier strike group, which has been conducting operations against Houthi rebels in Yemen to protect military and commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, has been extended for another month. This decision, signed by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, means the group will remain in the region until mid-summer, continuing its critical role in international security and deterrence against Iran.
Satellite images show a new airstrip being built on Abd al-Kuri Island near the Gulf of Aden, with workers spelling out "I LOVE UAE" next to the runway. The United Arab Emirates claims its presence on Socotra island, to which Abd al-Kuri belongs, is based on humanitarian grounds. The construction comes amid ongoing conflict in Yemen and heightened tensions in the region, with the Houthis targeting ships and the U.S.-led forces involved. The airstrip's construction raises concerns about power projection and potential military use in the strategic maritime area.
A suspected attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a ship in the Gulf of Aden, with no reported damage to the vessel or injuries to the crew. The US military carried out strikes targeting the Houthis, destroying drone boats and intercepting a Houthi drone over the Red Sea. The Houthis have been launching repeated drone and missile attacks in the area, disrupting energy and cargo shipments, and have recently claimed to possess a hypersonic missile, raising concerns about increased threat to ships in the region.
Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a Singapore-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Aden, while the U.S. and its allies intercepted and downed 15 bomb-carrying Houthi drones in the same area. The rebels claimed responsibility for the attack on the ship, as well as launching 37 drones targeting American warships. The ongoing campaign of assaults by the Iranian-backed group is linked to Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, although recent attacks have targeted vessels with no apparent connection to the conflict.
Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a Singapore-flagged ship in the Gulf of Aden, while the US and its allies downed 15 bomb-carrying Houthi drones in the same area. The rebels claimed responsibility for the attack on the ship and also launched 37 drones targeting American warships. The Houthi's actions, including attacks on commercial ships and downing of an American drone, are seen as attempts to pressure Israel to stop the war in Gaza, despite their targets having little to do with the conflict. The ongoing conflict in Yemen has resulted in a long-stalemated civil war and airstrikes by the US, with casualties reported on both sides.
A ballistic missile attack launched by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen struck and killed crewmembers of the Barbados-flagged vessel M/V True Confidence transiting the Gulf of Aden, resulting in three fatalities, at least four injuries, and significant damage to the ship. The attack, which is the fifth in two days, has prompted international condemnation and calls for increased protection of seafarers in the region, with the International Transport Workers’ Federation urging the industry to divert ships around the Cape of Good Hope until safe transit through the Red Sea can be guaranteed.
Houthi militants in Yemen launched a missile that struck a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden, killing two civilian mariners and injuring six others. This marks the first known fatalities in the Houthis’ recent campaign against maritime traffic, with the attack on the MV True Confidence being the fifth anti-ship missile launched in two days. The area has become increasingly dangerous due to Houthi targeting of ships, which they claim is in response to Israel’s actions in Gaza. The United States and Britain have responded with strikes against Yemen, and a new coalition has been formed to counter Houthi attacks and ensure freedom of navigation.
Houthi rebels launched a fatal missile attack on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden, killing two crew members and prompting survivors to abandon the vessel, escalating the conflict on a crucial maritime route. The attack on the Barbados-flagged bulk carrier True Confidence is the first fatal strike in a series of assaults by the Iranian-backed group, disrupting global shipping. Meanwhile, Iran announced the confiscation of a $50 million cargo of Kuwaiti crude oil for American energy firm Chevron Corp. aboard a tanker it seized nearly a year earlier, adding to the ongoing tensions in the region.
Two sailors have died and six others were injured after a Houthi missile attack on the MV True Confidence in the Gulf of Aden, marking the first fatalities among merchant sailors in the region. The attack, claimed by the Houthis, has led to an intensifying disruption of shipping in the area, prompting shipping firms and oil companies to suspend or redirect voyages. The US and UK are working on plans to improve intelligence about the Houthis' military assets and train local naval forces to help control Yemen's territorial waters.