The below alert from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre is the second one today. While the Houthis have not declared Bab al-Mandab Strait closed to 'all' shipping, they have declared a 'siege for siege' blockade against Saudi shipping. The CSO of the vessel has reported that the vessel was attacked by an Uncrewed Surface Vessel which caused a fire onboard . The stricken vessel's crew has reportedly been rescued, after the fire on board and subsequent sinking. Trump has repeatedly threatened massive strikes if Tehran fails to reach a deal, only to later signal progress in negotiations.