The US Embassy in Yemen warned on Monday that the attacks launched by the Houthi  militia on ships and oil tankers in the Red Sea could cause an “environmental disaster” in Yemen.

The embassy said, in its account on the “X” platform: “The reckless Houthi attacks on ships and oil tankers could cause an environmental disaster in Yemen, even after the world came together to save the Safer oil tanker.” She added: "The Houthis must stop endangering the livelihoods of Yemenis."

The British Maritime Trade Operations Authority said today that the crew of a ship that exploded near the Yemeni port of Mokha last night had left. The authority stated that it was informed by the military authorities of the departure of the ship’s crew, after the explosion, the causes of which have not been revealed yet, noting that the military authorities are present at the site of the accident, south of Mokha, Yemen. To provide assistance.