Houthis Attack Ship BREAKING: Commercial Vessel Under FIRE Near Socotra Island; Bab Al Mandeb Close?

Fresh fears over global shipping security are rising after a tense maritime incident near Yemen’s Socotra Island in the weste Indian Ocean. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, a suspicious boat carrying five individuals rapidly approached a commercial tanker near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint before armed guards onboard fired wa ing shots, forcing the craft to retreat. No injuries or damage were reported, but the confrontation has intensified conce s over Iran-backed proxy threats, piracy risks and escalating instability along one of the world’s most critical energy and trade routes. The incident comes amid growing regional tensions impacting inte ational shipping and maritime security operations.