Houthis attack British-linked tanker Marlin Luanda in Gulf of Aden

An oil tanker operated on behalf of Trafigura was struck by a missile on Friday after transiting the Red Sea. The Marlin Luanda, a petroleum products tanker vessel, was struck by the missile in the Gulf of Aden. Firefighting equipment on board is being used to suppress a fire in one of the cargo tanks, the spokesperson said. Houthi militants claimed responsibility for the attack, describing the vessel as a “British oil ship” The UK government said attacks on commercial shipping are “completely unacceptable” and that Britain and its allies “reserve the right to respond appropriately.” The US Central Command said “these unlawful actions have nothing to do with the conflict in Gaza”