A Cameroon-flagged liquefied natural gas tanker issued a distress call after an explosion and fire occurred onboard while sailing off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden. The incident, reported by maritime security firms and a European naval task force, resulted in the rescue of 24 out of 26 crew members, with two still missing as search and rescue operations continued. The cause of the explosion was linked to an unknown projectile, but Yemen's Houthi rebels denied any involvement in the attack. The region has seen a series of maritime attacks amid ongoing conflict, though the targeted vessel was not among those typically attacked by the Houthis. The incident highlights the ongoing risks to shipping in this major global trade route.