Vessel near Yemen reports gunmen opened fire, no injuries — British maritime security firm

By Reuters and ToI Staff 21 March 2024, 11:57 am

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A merchant vessel reported shots from a skiff approximately 109 nautical miles south of Yemen’s Nishtun, British security firm Ambrey says.

Four armed people aboard a skiff approached the vessel and reportedly shot at the merchant vessel, and a private armed security team aboard returned fire, Ambrey adds.

The vessel reportedly increased speed and was no longer under threat by the skiff, with no damage or injuries reported, Ambrey says.

Yemen’s Houthis have threatened to expand their operations against shipping to the Indian Ocean region. The Iran-backed group has been carrying out the attacks in what they say is retaliation for Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza.