DUBAI – A likely missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels set a ship ablaze in the Gulf of Aden on Monday. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

Local Yemeni media reported a possible ballistic missile launch from territory controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthis.

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Shortly after, a ship in the Gulf of Aden some 235 kilometers (150 miles) off the coast of Aden reported seeing “a splash and smoke” in the distance, the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center reported. The UKMTO described the incident as an attack and urged ships in the area to exercise caution, as did the private security firm Ambrey.

Shortly after, the UKMTO said “a vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile.” It added: “The vessel is reported to be on fire.” Ambre

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