A ship caught fire in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen after reportedly being struck by a projectile, as confirmed by the British military. The incident, occurring approximately 210 kilometers east of Aden, has not yet been claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have increasingly targeted maritime vessels amidst rising tensions linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The vessel, identified as a Cameroon-flagged tanker, is associated with an Iranian “ghost fleet” allegedly evading sanctions. The broader implications of the Houthi attacks threaten regional shipping security, crucial for global trade, highlighting the need for vigilant maritime operations and international cooperation to safeguard vital shipping lanes in the area.