A merchant ship was attacked in the Red Sea off Yemen's coast on Sunday. Armed men fired guns and rocket-propelled grenades. The ship's security team returned fire. The UK Maritime Trade Operations center confirmed the attack, approximately 100 kilometers southwest of Hodeida. While no group immediately claimed responsibility, the attack comes amidst heightened regional tensions due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and recent Iran-Israel conflict. The Houthis, who have previously targeted numerous vessels, acknowledged the attack but offered no further comment.

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