Saudi oil tanker Daisy hit in Gulf of Aden, Houthi militia claim

Houthi militia in Yemen announced that it launched a ballistic missile at the Saudi oil tanker Daisy in the Gulf of Aden, saying the strike forced the vessel to change course and return to port. The claim was not independently verified, and Saudi authorities did not comment.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a loud explosion heard near a tanker about 95 nautical miles southeast of Aden. The crew were reported safe, no environmental impact was noted, and authorities are investigating the incident. UKMTO did not specify the source of the explosion, and no official confirmation of damage to the Daisy has been provided.