According to a Pentagon representative cited by Reuters, on Sunday, a tanker was targeted by unidentified armed individuals in the Red Sea near the Aden coast.

The tanker in question is a relatively small vessel, weighing 19998 metric tons, and it is operated by the international company Zodiac Maritime. With its headquarters located in London, Zodiac Maritime is responsible for managing and overseeing the operations of this tanker.

Recent reports have highlighted an escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel. Iranian forces reportedly launched an attack on an Israeli-owned cargo ship, which has further strained the already fraught relations between the two nations.