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The incident was reported by maritime agencies southwest of Yanbu, the Red Sea port in Saudi Arabia

On Sunday, maritime agencies reported that they had received reports about an incident south of Yanbu, a port city on the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said that a vessel had reported hearing a loud bang and a splash from an unknown projectile. It added that all the crew members were safe and the vessel was proceeding to its next journey.

Ambrey, a British maritime security company, also confirmed that it was aware of the incident just a few days after UKMTO reported it.

UKMTO, the authorities investigating the incident said that neither firm could identify the person responsible.

Yanbu is located along the Red Sea Coast of Western Saudi Arabia.

Yemen's Houthis, who are Iran-aligned, have attacked vessels in the Red Sea since 2023 that they believe to be associated with Israel and support Palestinians in Gaza.

It wasn't immediately clear whether the Houthis had been involved. The Houthis didn't immediately comment on this reported incident.

Saudi Arabia led the coalition that began a military operation in Yemen in early 2015. The campaign was launched to support the Gulf-backed Government against the Houthis who had taken over the capital Sanaa, in 2014. (Reporting and editing by Nia William and Diane Craft; Ahmed Tolba and Jaidaa TAH)

(source: Reuters)