Tanker hit by unknown projectile off Saudi coast, UKMTO says

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A tanker caught fire after being hit by an unidentified projectile off Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast on Monday, according to the UKMTO. The vessel's crew were safe, with no environmental impact reported. The incident occurred 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, a key Saudi oil port. Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group has threatened Saudi-affiliated vessels and previously claimed attacks on Aramco installations in the area. On August 17, the Houthis claimed a ballistic missile attack on a Saudi military landing ship and four escorts off Mocha, stating the vessel caught fire. The group has vowed to continue targeting Saudi forces, citing a "siege for siege" policy.


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