UKMTO investigating reports of vessel attack near Yemen’s Hodeidah port in Red Sea

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on May 19 investigations are ongoing regarding a possible morning attack on a vessel located 34 nautical miles southwest of Yemen’s Hodeidah Port, which overlooks the Red Sea. “Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise caution,” UKMTO said on twitter. Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi militants have previously claimed responsibility for several attacks in…