GeopoliticsMedium•17 October 2026•
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LNG Tanker Attacked by Small Boat Fire Off Yemen Coast
Key Facts
1An LNG tanker was fired upon by a small boat 140 nautical miles southeast of the Yemeni city of Al Mukalla.
2The UKMTO reported that a small boat with seven people on board fired two shots at the tanker.
An LNG tanker was fired upon by a small boat 140 nautical miles southeast of the Yemeni city of Al Mukalla. The UKMTO reported that a small boat with seven people on board fired two shots at the vessel during the incident on Friday.
The attack occurs amid heightened fears that maritime tensions are expanding beyond the Strait of Hormuz to include the Gulf of Aden and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. While physical damage was minimal, the targeting of an LNG vessel raises risk premiums for energy transit in the region as regional conflicts continue to impact international shipping security.