Gas-filled ship on fire near Yemen coast, 1 sailor missing

A ship from Cameroon caught fire on Saturday in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen, possibly after being hit by a projectile. One crew member is missing, and another is likely still on board the burning tanker after the rest of the crew evacuated the vessel. The British and European Union officials have differing opinions on the cause of the fire, with the British suggesting it was from a projectile while the EU stated it seemed to be an accident. The Falcon, fully loaded with liquefied petroleum gas, is at risk of exploding. This incident occurs amid concerns of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea corridor, although the rebels have not taken immediate responsibility for this specific attack. The ship, with Indian and Ukrainian crew members, was being monitored by EU's Operation Aspides. The vessel Falcon, previously linked to Iranian "ghost fleet" activities, is owned by Indian entities. The Israeli military denies any involvement in the ship's strike. The Houthis' attacks on shipping have resulted in multiple deaths and sunk ships, disrupting trade in the Red Sea. The group has targeted vessels during the Israel-Hamas conflict but has not claimed attacks since the recent ceasefire. They have also threatened Saudi Arabia and taken workers from aid agencies as prisoners.