Tanker hit by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu coast

A tanker caught fire after being struck by an unidentified projectile off Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast near Yanbu on Monday, the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported, with all crew safe and no environmental impact noted. The incident occurred 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, a key Saudi oil port, with the projectile igniting a fire on the vessel's main deck. The agency did not identify the attack's source or projectile type, adding to regional shipping risks. Yanbu's importance stems from its oil export route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, blockaded by Iran. The attack follows Houthi threats targeting Saudi-linked vessels, though no group has claimed responsibility.