Coalition forces evacuate crew from distressed vessel in Bab el-Mandeb Strait

A commercial vessel is in distress in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route in the southern Red Sea. The British military reported the ship is "listing astern" and has evacuated the crew to Djibouti. All commercial vessels in the area have been warned to report any suspicious activity. The cause of the ship's condition is unclear, with possibilities including a cargo shift, bad weather, or an attack by Houthi rebels. Recent tensions have escalated, with U.S. Navy destroyers intercepting missiles aimed at merchant vessels nearby. Houthi rebels have previously attacked commercial ships in the region, contributing to a global supply chain crisis.