LNG tanker attacked by skiff off Yemen; armed guards repel assailants

An LNG tanker was attacked by a skiff carrying at least seven men off Al Mukalla, Yemen; the vessel's armed security team fired warning shots, forcing the skiff to alter course. The incident continues a pattern of maritime attacks in the region, though the assailants' affiliation and motive remain unconfirmed. It underscores persistent risks to energy shipping lanes near Yemen.