SECURITYJul 28 · 21:39 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYEFleur Hargreaves

UKMTO reports explosions heard in the southern Red Sea

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported explosions heard in the southern Red Sea after a tanker encountered an incident. Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility, stating they fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi Arabian oil tanker for violating their maritime blockade.

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