Two explosions near vessel off Yemen’s coast, UK maritime office says

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Sunday a vessel 40 nautical miles south of Al-Mukha in Yemen had reported two explosions nearby, adding that the vessel and its crew were safe and proceeding to their next port of call.

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Authorities are investigating, UKMTO said.

Houthi militants, who are backed by Iran, have been targeting vessels off the Yemen’s coast in what they said is a show of solidarity with the Palestinians being killed in Israel’s war on Gaza.