A Cameroon-flagged tanker, the Falcon, caught fire in the Gulf of Aden after being struck by an unknown projectile, forcing the crew to prepare for evacuation. Maritime security firms confirm a search-and-rescue operation is underway. The incident raises concerns about escalating Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea corridor, which have already claimed at least nine lives and sunk four ships since 2023. The tanker was previously linked to Iran’s “ghost fleet,” transporting oil products despite international sanctions. Regional tensions are rising as Israel targets Houthi positions in Yemen, and attacks on vessels could further disrupt global trade routes. <br /> <br />#GulfOfAden #TankerExplosion #HouthiThreats #RedSeaSecurity #FalconTanker #MaritimeAttack #MiddleEastConflict #ShippingCrisis #YemenConflict #GlobalTradeRisk<br /><br />~HT.410~PR.274~ED.103~GR.124~
