Three crew members were reported killed, including two Pakistani nationals and one Indonesian national. There was no immediate information on the extent of damage to the vessel or the condition of the remaining crew members.
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said Tuesday it was aware of an incident involving a container ship and military forces in the Gulf of Oman. It urged vessels operating in the area to maintain heightened security and monitor the situation closely.
Yemen's Houthi forces have recently stepped up attacks on commercial shipping in the waters off Yemen, as well as missile and drone attacks against areas of Yemen controlled by the internationally recognized Yemen government and targets in Saudi Arabia.
